Can't Believe It's Not Meat serves up soul and vegan cuisine
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Laricia Chandler Baker (Chef Fab) serves vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian items at her Cant' Believe It's Not Meat locations in Hyde Park, River North and Orland Park.

McDonald's says it's bringing back 'everyone's favorite sandwich'

McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.

Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow

Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year. 

Dearly Beloved cocktail restaurant makes debut in Near North
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A new cocktail restaurant opened on the North Side this spring and they are serving up elevated snacks alongside their signature drinks.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy with partner Ken Urker

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing she and her partner Ken Urker are expecting a baby in January 2025.

Reunion on Navy Pier gets ready for Nation Mac and Cheese Day
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Chef Art Smith's Reunion on Navy Pier is serving up something special to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day this Sunday. Reunion's Chef de Cusine Chris de La Cueva joined Good Day Chicago to tell us all about it.

Baltimore's 'baby bonus' proposal aims to combat childhood poverty

A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.

Arizona Iced Tea co-founder vows to 'fight hard' to keep price under $1

"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"

Boeing agrees to plea deal to avoid criminal trial over deadly 737 Max crashes

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge in order to avoid a criminal trial related to two deadly crashes involving 737 MAX jetliners.

Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level

The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning. 

FDA bans BVO: Here’s which beverages contain the food additive

The FDA found that BVO is “no longer considered safe" after studies found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.

Hot dog eating champ Patrick Bertoletti talks about his Chicago roots, the glory of the Chicago Dog

Patrick Bertoletti vaulted himself into legendary status among Chicagoans after downing 58 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win his first men's title at the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

What is behind the new 'sleepcation' trend?
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Do you ever wish you could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just go on a vacation to rest? Well, there's a new trend for travelers, it's called booking a "sleepcation."