McDonald's offering free 6-piece nuggets when ordered on app

McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.

Red Lobster has message for fans after bankruptcy filing

Despite its bankruptcy filing, Red Lobster wrote a letter to its fans with a clear message about the future: it’s not going anywhere.

Gemini Grill opens in River North
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After years of success in Lincoln Park, Gemini Grill opened a new location in River North. The downtown spot will offer similar cuisine as its North Side location.

Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users

Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years. 

Vietfive Coffee provides rich blend of community, culture in the West Loop

When you think of coffee, you may not think of Vietnam. Tuan Huynh is on a mission to change that with his Vietfive Coffee Shop in the West Loop.

Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after dozens of restaurant closures

Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid rising costs and an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that backfired.

Is a Foxtrot comeback in the works?

In a dramatic turn of events, rumors are swirling that a revival might be in the works.

Indiana judge rules tacos and burritos are ‘Mexican-style sandwiches’ in zoning dispute

An Indiana judge ruled that tacos and burritos are “Mexican-style sandwiches,” allowing Martin Quintana to open his second The Famous Taco location in Fort Wayne despite zoning restrictions.

Before the Butcher partnering with Rosati's pizza
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Chicago is hosting the National Restaurant Association show starting Saturday. One of the vendors that will be showing off its new fit pizza is Before the Butcher.

Chicago alderman criticizes decision to only partially close Clark St. for outdoor dining

Downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly is strongly criticizing the decision to close off a section of Clark St. in River North for outdoor dining while still allowing vehicle traffic.

Chicago alderman criticizes decision to only partially close Clark St. for outdoor dining
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Downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly is strongly criticizing the decision to close off a section of Clark St. in River North for outdoor dining while still allowing vehicle traffic.

'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes

The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.

Cooking with Fire: Pot roast sandwiches with the Stickney Fire Department
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This morning we're Heating Up the Kitchen with the Stickney Fire Department and making firefighter Dominic Iovino's pot roast sandwich with homemade BBQ sauce.