By the numbers: Here are the changes proposed to the food stamp program

President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.

Lynn's Chicago Pizza is a South Side favorite
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Lynn's Chicago Pizza in the Woodlawn neighborhood is giving pizza lovers a taste of the South Side.

OpenTable reveals Top 10 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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If you?re looking to dine al fresco this summer, OpenTable just released its list of the top 10 outdoor restaurants in Chicago?perfect for soaking up the sun with a great meal.

Billy Bricks rolls into Chicago with all-glass pizza trucks and wood-fired flavor
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Billy Bricks is marking 20 years of serving up wood-fired pizza ? and they?re doing it in style with a fleet of all-glass food trucks. CEO Ric Gruber joins us to share how the concept came to life, what?s on the menu beyond pizza, and how the business continues to grow across Chicagoland.

Culinary powerhouses converge: Up South Dinner Series debuts in Chicago
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The Up South Dinner Series, a collaborative culinary event from the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and some of the nation?s most acclaimed chefs, is coming to Chicago next week. Our Sylvia Perez is joined by founder, chef and bakery owner Maya-Camille Broussard, along with Juleet Bustros of Adorn Bar & Restaurant.

Subway owner buys chicken chain

A popular new chicken chain says it has been acquired by a private equity firm that also owns Subway.

McDonald’s Snack Wraps are finally coming back — here’s when and what to expect

McDonald’s will relaunch its fan-favorite Snack Wraps on July 10, nearly a decade after discontinuing them. But the 2025 version will look a little different.

Northern Illinois Food Bank expands free meal sites for kids during summer

Summer’s here—and for some kids, that means no school meals. Northern Illinois Food Bank is stepping in with free meals at 145 sites.🍎🥪