Beating the heat: How to avoid skyrocketing food costs this summer

In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at our summer food spending habits and ways to keep them in check.

Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico

An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.

Food critic's visit sparks massive boost for North Side restaurant

A visit by a popular food critic to a small business in Buena Park had a monumental impact following his positive review.

Fashion and food fuse at Chicago Gourmet Fest
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Chicago Gourmet Fest is coming to the city this September with the theme 'Fashion, Plated'. CEO and President of Illinois Restaurant Association Sam Toia joined us in studio to give us a taste of what to expect from the event.

Taste of River North returns this weekend for 20th year
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The ultimate foodie fest, Taste of River North, offers visitors the opportunity to sample the best of the neighborhood. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Wells Street between Ontario and Chicago.

Chicago weekend events: Music and food fests galore

Here are some events to check out if you want to take advantage of the pleasant weather conditions in Chicago this weekend:

Expat in West Town has a little something for everybody
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Expat is offering a new experience in Chicago. It's a restaurant and cafe by day and a bar and dinner spot at night.

Park Ridge police utilize new drone to enhance security at food festival

As the Taste of Park Ridge kicked off Thursday morning, law enforcement found a high-tech ally in their efforts to ensure safety at the popular suburban street festival.

Survey reveals most popular pizza topping

When it comes to topping preference this particular one is a must-have for people enjoying a slice of pizza.

Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster

The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.

National Ice Cream Day 2024 freebies and deals

National Ice Cream Day is on July 21, 2024. Here’s the scoop on the best deals.

Naomi Pomeroy, award-winning chef, drowns in tragic inner tubing accident

Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland, Oregon, on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident.

Renowned Chicago restaurants, Sepia and Proxi, celebrate milestones this week
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Two local restaurants are celebrating big milestones this week. Michelin-starred restaurants Sepia is having their 17th anniversary this week and Proxi is celebrating their 7th anniversary. They will be having specials all week long to celebrate.

Hot Chicago weekend ahead with music and food events

It’s going to be a hot weekend, but if you’re willing to brave the heat, there are several events for music lovers and foodies alike that you won’t want to miss.

Logan Square's Bungalow by Middle Brow lands national recognition
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Pete Ternes from Bungalow by Middle Brow talks about landing on The New York Times list of the Best Pizza Places in the United States.