Chicago-area bakery brings back Cicada Cakes after 17-year hiatus

A rare double emergence of cicadas is coming to Illinois in a few short weeks and one Chicago-area bakery has a unique way of celebrating. 

Taylor's Tacos brings authentic street-style taste to Chicago
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Taylor's Tacos owned by Taylor Mason and located on Taylor Street on Chicago's Near West Side is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo. The taco shop and catering kitchen is also celebrating its first year of business this upcoming Sunday.

Beloved Lincoln Square restaurant, bakery to close Saturday

Café Selmarie, located at 4729 N Lincoln Ave., will officially close its doors at 3 p.m. after 40 years of business in Lincoln Square.

Caf? Selmarie closes after 40 years in Lincoln Square
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A beloved Lincoln Square staple is closing its doors for good on Saturday as the long-time owner eyes retirement. Caf? Selmarie, located at 4729 N Lincoln Ave., will officially close its doors at 3 p.m. after 40 years of business.

How 'endless shrimp' may have ended Red Lobster

Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.

Cava opens first Chicago restaurant in Wicker Park
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The Mediterranean fast casual eatery Cava has a cult following across the country, and now they are opening their first ever Chicago location in Wicker Park. Cava co-founder and chief concept officer Ted Xenochristos joined Good Day Chicago on Friday to show us what it's all about.

Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says

One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.

Cooking with Fire: Algonquin-Lake In the Hills Fire Protection District
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This morning we're Heating Up the Kitchen with the Algonquin-Lake In the Hills Fire Protection District, making firefighter Craig Allen's Detroit-style pizza.

Bird flu virus found in milk but FDA says it's safe to drink

Pasteurized milk is still safe to drink despite traces of bird flu particles found, according to the USDA, FDA and CDC.

Auntie Anne's offering free pretzels to celebrate National Pretzel Day

Auntie Anne's, renowned for its freshly hand-baked pretzels, is inviting pretzel enthusiasts to celebrate National Pretzel Day with a delectable offer.

Castaways Beach Club returns to Chicago lakefront this summer
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Castaways Beach Club, 1603 N. Lake Shore Dr., will open its doors to thirsty beachgoers and sun-baked revelers on Memorial Day Weekend.

Dom's, Foxtrot close stores in Chicago, nationwide months after merger

Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market are closing stores in Chicago and across the country just a few months after the boutique grocers announced their merger.