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.

Northern Europe tops most popular places to travel this summer
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New data from luxury travel network Virtuoso shows more people are booking trips to cooler climates this summer. There is more demand for places like Scandinavia and Sweden.

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.

Windy City Travel shares top tips for summer getaways
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Summer is almost here and summer travel is about to start, with Memorial Day weekend first up. Lynn Farrell, president of Windy City Travel, joined Good Day Chicago on Saturday with some tips to make your next trip a breeze.

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.

Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more

Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.

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.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

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.

Cooking with Fire: Pork tenderloin sandwich with the Schaumburg Fire Department

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.