Indiana, Arkansas ask USDA to let them ban soda, candy from SNAP
Republican governors in Arkansas and Indiana moved Tuesday to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries.
Here's where you can get free food on Tax Day, April 15
As Tax Day arrives, several restaurants are offering special deals to ease the stress.
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Cooking with Fire: Jibarito sandwiches with the Aurora Fire Department
This morning we're "Cooking with Fire" at the Aurora Fire Departmeent, making medic Ricky Torrez's jibarito sandwiches.
Celery sold in 28 states recalled over possible listeria contamination
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in some it can be fatal.
Wing Snob to open new location in another Chicago suburb this summer
Wings, loaded fries, and more: Wing Snob is coming to another Chicago suburb this July!
Rickshaw Chicago serves delicious street food with a mission to end hunger
Rickshaw Chicago, a restaurant by Chef Faraz Sardharia, serves Pakistani and Indian street food while also providing meals and support to the city's unhoused and migrant communities.
Portillo's rolls out breakfast menu at some Chicago-area locations
Portillo’s is bringing its signature Chicago-style flavor to the morning crowd with the launch of a breakfast pilot program at five suburban and city locations, starting today
Inside the Chicago Greenhouse Turning Lettuce Into a Local Sustainability Story
Gotham Greens is growing lettuce with 90% less water — and it’s happening right in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago waitress assaulted at Pilsen restaurant in dispute over food, owner says
A waitress was beaten at a Pilsen restaurant over a food order. The attack was caught on camera.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
