Study finds hot cocoa can help reduce stress — but only under these conditions
A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.
A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.
Auburn Gresham's 'Operation Blessing' serves thousands with hot meals
In the spirit of giving, an annual tradition on the city's South Side kept hearts—and stomachs—full on Tuesday.
In the spirit of giving, an annual tradition on the city's South Side kept hearts—and stomachs—full on Tuesday.
Make your holidays even brighter with these entertaining tips from Gene & Georgetti
It's the holiday season and you may be planning on hosting or wine-ing and dining with friends. Gene & Georgetti Chicago's Original Tuscan Steakhouse is the place to be.
It's the holiday season and you may be planning on hosting or wine-ing and dining with friends. Gene & Georgetti Chicago's Original Tuscan Steakhouse is the place to be.
FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know
The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.
The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.
Reindeer Games pop-up returns to Headquarters Beercade with drinks, lights and holiday fun
Headquarters Beercade in River North has brought back its holiday pop-up, "Reindeer Games," featuring six festive photo ops, over 1,000 feet of lights, and themed seasonal cocktails
Headquarters Beercade in River North has brought back its holiday pop-up, "Reindeer Games," featuring six festive photo ops, over 1,000 feet of lights, and themed seasonal cocktails
Debate over sell-by and expiration dates boils down to one answer, experts say
Should sell-by dates serve as expiration dates? Experts provide food for thought.
Should sell-by dates serve as expiration dates? Experts provide food for thought.
High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests
Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.
Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.
McDonald's snack wraps are coming back
The snack wrap, a McDonald’s fan favorite, is returning to menus in the U.S.
The snack wrap, a McDonald’s fan favorite, is returning to menus in the U.S.
Chipotle raises menu prices by 2%, blames inflation; what it means for customers
Chipotle has raised menu prices by 2% nationwide, citing inflation and rising ingredient costs. Here's how the price hike affects customers and what to expect moving forward.
Chipotle has raised menu prices by 2% nationwide, citing inflation and rising ingredient costs. Here's how the price hike affects customers and what to expect moving forward.
This kind of drinking is even worse than binge drinking
There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.
There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.
Popular Chi-Chi's restaurant chain to return in 2025
Chi-Chi's restaurants are making a comeback.
Chi-Chi's restaurants are making a comeback.
Illinois beer lovers can soon enjoy Yuengling’s traditional lager and more starting next year
Yuengling, America's oldest brewery, announced Wednesday that it will launch its beers in Illinois next year.
Yuengling, America's oldest brewery, announced Wednesday that it will launch its beers in Illinois next year.
6 Chicago restaurants make list of best in the world
Six Chicago restaurants earned spots on La Liste’s 2025 ranking of the world's 1,000 best restaurants.
Six Chicago restaurants earned spots on La Liste’s 2025 ranking of the world's 1,000 best restaurants.
Taco Bell unveils drive-thru photo booth experience — Here's where you can find it
Taco Bell is introducing a unique drive-thru photo booth experience called the Live Más Drive-Thru Cams at select locations across the U.S.
Taco Bell is introducing a unique drive-thru photo booth experience called the Live Más Drive-Thru Cams at select locations across the U.S.
Vodka maker Stoli Group USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Stoli Group USA is 'currently facing significant balance sheet and liquidity challenges,' according to a court filing.
Stoli Group USA is 'currently facing significant balance sheet and liquidity challenges,' according to a court filing.
Experience champagne, truffles and caviar with Chef Fabio Viviani this month
Chef Fabio Viviani is hosing a champagne, truffles and caviar dinner at Siena Tavern on Dec. 19. He joins GDC to tell diners what they can expect.
Chef Fabio Viviani is hosing a champagne, truffles and caviar dinner at Siena Tavern on Dec. 19. He joins GDC to tell diners what they can expect.
Social media user discovers Olive Garden breadstick with mysterious letters, numbers
A breadstick from popular restaurant chain Olive Garden has drawn attention on social media for seemingly having a few alphanumeric characters on it.
A breadstick from popular restaurant chain Olive Garden has drawn attention on social media for seemingly having a few alphanumeric characters on it.
Here's how you can safely store your Thanksgiving leftovers
If you are looking for a place to stash your leftovers from Thanksgiving to enjoy them a little longer, here’s what you should do.
If you are looking for a place to stash your leftovers from Thanksgiving to enjoy them a little longer, here’s what you should do.
Chicago restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024
Here is a list of some Chicago restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
Here is a list of some Chicago restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
Holiday fun at The Gwen: Curling, fondue and stunning views
Upstairs at The Gwen in River North is not your traditional holiday outing.
Upstairs at The Gwen in River North is not your traditional holiday outing.