Aldi dropping prices on hundreds of products this summer

Grocery chain Aldi said it is working to help combat inflation by slashing prices of more than 250 products this summer.

Bud Light sales still suffering in US a year after controversy

Anheuser-Busch InBev's Bud Light brand has still not recovered in the U.S. more than a year since the beverage giant's controversial partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked a boycott of the beer.

A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica

Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.

Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.

Debate sparks over Clark Street shutdown for outdoor dining
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A political dispute has emerged regarding the potential closure of a bustling section of Clark Street in River North.

Panera discontinuing caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade' after lawsuits

Panera Bread's caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" beverages will be discontinued after the company faced lawsuits blaming the beverage for health issues and wrongful deaths.

Mother’s Day 2024: Best deals and freebies to treat mom

Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.

Instacart, Uber Eats team up to offer restaurant delivery

Instacart and Uber Eats have joined forces to offer restaurant delivery services to customers in the U.S.

Chicago Food Truck Fest rolls into Daley Plaza for 9th year

The Chicago Food Truck Fest will return to Daley Plaza later this month, marking its ninth year of dishing out meals on wheels.

Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.

US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico

The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.

New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks

Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.

Cooking with Fire: Pork tenderloin sandwich with the Schaumburg Fire Department
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This morning, we're Heating Up the Kitchen with the Schaumburg Fire Department and making firefighter Jason Szmurlo's pork tenderloin sandwich with pineapple mango salsa and loaded tater tots.