Free meals for kids: Restaurant list for summer 2024
As inflation holds strong, several restaurants are offering deals to lure in new customers. Here are some where kids can eat free this summer.
As inflation holds strong, several restaurants are offering deals to lure in new customers. Here are some where kids can eat free this summer.
Sweltering heat, strong storms couldn't dampen spirits at Ribfest
The three-day festival attracted thousands along Lincoln Avenue on Father's Day weekend.
The three-day festival attracted thousands along Lincoln Avenue on Father's Day weekend.
Orange juice prices set to stay high as diseases, extreme weather ravage global harvests
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled due to salmonella risk
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
Chicago weekend events: Fun for the whole family
This weekend in Chicago is packed with great events for the entire family. Here’s a complete rundown:
This weekend in Chicago is packed with great events for the entire family. Here’s a complete rundown:
Taste of Randolph begins Friday, offers some of Chicago's best eats
Another festival is underway in the City of Chicago and it's one of several events set for the weekend.
Another festival is underway in the City of Chicago and it's one of several events set for the weekend.
Garrett Popcorn, NASCAR Chicago Street Race to release limited-edition tin
Garrett Popcorn Shops and the NASCAR Chicago Street Race will partner to release an officially licensed, limited-edition popcorn tin design.
Garrett Popcorn Shops and the NASCAR Chicago Street Race will partner to release an officially licensed, limited-edition popcorn tin design.
Chiquita ordered to pay families victimized in Colombia Civil War
A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.
A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.
Cooking with Fire: Smoked pork Cuban sandwich and Puerto Rican Red rice with the Hammond Fire Department
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hammond Fire Department, making firefighter Ryan Tuuk's Cubano sandwich and firefighter Juan Gonzalez's Puerto Rican rice.
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hammond Fire Department, making firefighter Ryan Tuuk's Cubano sandwich and firefighter Juan Gonzalez's Puerto Rican rice.
Cooking with Fire: Smoked pork Cuban sandwich and Puerto Rican Red rice with the Hammond Fire Dept.
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hammond Fire Department, making firefighter Ryan Tuuk's Cubano sandwich and firefighter Juan Gonzalez's Puerto Rican rice.
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hammond Fire Department, making firefighter Ryan Tuuk's Cubano sandwich and firefighter Juan Gonzalez's Puerto Rican rice.
Father’s Day 2024: Food deals and discounts for a hungry dad
Spoil dad and treat him to some of these limited-time food deals and discounts.
Spoil dad and treat him to some of these limited-time food deals and discounts.
Chicago's Flub A Dub Chub's inducted into Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame
A North Side of Chicago staple was officially inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame Tuesday.
A North Side of Chicago staple was officially inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame Tuesday.
Palestinian DC chef and Chicago's Lula Cafe win James Beard Awards
Chicago restaurant Lula Cafe, a bistro that opened in 1999 on the city’s North Side, won an award for outstanding hospitality at the James Beard awards Monday.
Chicago restaurant Lula Cafe, a bistro that opened in 1999 on the city’s North Side, won an award for outstanding hospitality at the James Beard awards Monday.
Ice cream for summer: How to get a free pint at Kroger, Mariano's
What better way to kick off the start of summer than with free ice cream?
What better way to kick off the start of summer than with free ice cream?
Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
Dr. Willie Wilson to host another gas and grocery giveaway in Chicago
Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson is hosting yet another gas and grocery giveaway this coming weekend, in addition to donating $200,000 to help local senior citizens.
Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson is hosting yet another gas and grocery giveaway this coming weekend, in addition to donating $200,000 to help local senior citizens.
Eclectic mix of restaurants, chefs vie for the coveted James Beard Awards
From Seattle pho shops to an East African eatery in Detroit, an eclectic mix of restaurants and chefs are vying for the coveted James Beard Awards, which will be announced Monday at a ceremony in Chicago.
From Seattle pho shops to an East African eatery in Detroit, an eclectic mix of restaurants and chefs are vying for the coveted James Beard Awards, which will be announced Monday at a ceremony in Chicago.
Lost Reef Lounge to close for good in June
Chicago's first aquatic cocktail lounge announced that it would be closing its doors for good shortly after opening in 2023. Lost Reef Lounge will close on June 29. The bar will be running sales until its last day.
Chicago's first aquatic cocktail lounge announced that it would be closing its doors for good shortly after opening in 2023. Lost Reef Lounge will close on June 29. The bar will be running sales until its last day.
Happy Apple Pie Shop in Oak Park bakes inclusion into its culture
Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability. Of that number, just over 19 percent have a job. With that in mind, parents in Oak Park baked up an idea that’s as sweet as pie.
Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability. Of that number, just over 19 percent have a job. With that in mind, parents in Oak Park baked up an idea that’s as sweet as pie.