Chicago Public Schools begins free summer lunch program

Chicago Public Schools launched its free summer meal program on Monday to provide meals for CPS students until Aug. 9.  

Bronzeville Winery to host Gaintza wine dinner
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Joseba Lazkano, a 4th generation winemaker from the Gaintza estate, will join Chef James Martin of Bocadillo Market at Bronzeville Winery for an exclusive dining experience. Tickets for the event this Tuesday are on sale now.

Chicago weekend events: Heat won't slow down festivities

The heat won't be taking a break this weekend, so if you're prepared to sweat, we've got some events you won't want to miss.

TGI Fridays offering chance to win free food for a year – How to enter

TGI Fridays is offering fans the chance to win free food for a year. Here’s how to enter, as well as a list of other restaurant freebies this summer.

McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering

McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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: