Leap Day 2024 deals: Krispy Kreme, Wendy’s among discounts
Here is a look at some of the best Leap Day deals available on Feb. 29.
Here is a look at some of the best Leap Day deals available on Feb. 29.
Food cost compared to income is highest in 30 years
The high price to eat at home and dine out at restaurants put a financial strain on the wallets of Americans based on findings in a new report.
The high price to eat at home and dine out at restaurants put a financial strain on the wallets of Americans based on findings in a new report.
Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand
Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.
Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.
Outback Steakhouse parent company Bloomin' Brands shutting down 41 restaurants
Despite the closures, Bloomin’ Brands said it plans to invest $20 million into advertising.
Despite the closures, Bloomin’ Brands said it plans to invest $20 million into advertising.
Illinois Secretary of State testifies in support of auto insurance fairness legislation
On Monday, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias testified in Springfield in favor of legislation aimed at preventing discriminatory auto insurance rates.
On Monday, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias testified in Springfield in favor of legislation aimed at preventing discriminatory auto insurance rates.
Colectivo Coffee Roasters; new Chicago locations announced
Colectivo Coffee Roasters announced plans to open two new Chicago cafes: a location in the Ravenswood neighborhood and a location in the Southport neighborhood.
Colectivo Coffee Roasters announced plans to open two new Chicago cafes: a location in the Ravenswood neighborhood and a location in the Southport neighborhood.
Illinois ProStart Invitational returns for 24th year
The Illinois Restaurant Association's ProStart Invitational returns for its 24th annual event this Saturday in Des Plaines. High School students will be evaluated on their cooking and management skills.
The Illinois Restaurant Association's ProStart Invitational returns for its 24th annual event this Saturday in Des Plaines. High School students will be evaluated on their cooking and management skills.
Bite the Burbs Restaurant Week brings flavor to the west suburbs
Bite the Burbs is officially in full swing with more than two dozen restaurants across Oak Park, Forest park and Riverside are participating this year.
Bite the Burbs is officially in full swing with more than two dozen restaurants across Oak Park, Forest park and Riverside are participating this year.
Meow Meow Foundation promotes summer camp safety
Summer camps can be good for child development, but they aren't for everyone. Doug Forbes lost his daughter when she drowned at a camp near Pasadena, California in 2019. Forbes founded Meow Meow Foundation to promote safety legislation.
Summer camps can be good for child development, but they aren't for everyone. Doug Forbes lost his daughter when she drowned at a camp near Pasadena, California in 2019. Forbes founded Meow Meow Foundation to promote safety legislation.
Buffalo Wild Wings free wings today: How to get yours
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering free wings today in the U.S. because the Super Bowl went into overtime. Here’s how to get your order.
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering free wings today in the U.S. because the Super Bowl went into overtime. Here’s how to get your order.
Ford pauses shipments of new F-150 Lightning EVs
Ford Motor Company said Friday that it has halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks so that the company could perform quality checks for an unspecified issue.
Ford Motor Company said Friday that it has halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks so that the company could perform quality checks for an unspecified issue.
Love in the loo: Couple says 'I Do' in gas station bathroom wedding ceremony
Love found its groove in a Kentucky gas station bathroom as Logen and Tiana Abney swapped vows in a surprisingly unique ceremony.
Love found its groove in a Kentucky gas station bathroom as Logen and Tiana Abney swapped vows in a surprisingly unique ceremony.
Kentucky miracle baby defies odds, celebrates 1st birthday amid rare disease battle
Harmony Mullins, a baby from Kentucky diagnosed with a rare peroxisomal disorder, defied odds by celebrating her first birthday in February.
Harmony Mullins, a baby from Kentucky diagnosed with a rare peroxisomal disorder, defied odds by celebrating her first birthday in February.
Chicago Black Restaurant Week supports businesses like Ja' Grill
Today is the last day of Chicago's Black Restaurant Week which encourages the community to support black-owned businesses like Hyde Park's Ja' Grill. Aeron Lancero and Chef Baltimore provide customers with authentic Jamaican cuisine.
Today is the last day of Chicago's Black Restaurant Week which encourages the community to support black-owned businesses like Hyde Park's Ja' Grill. Aeron Lancero and Chef Baltimore provide customers with authentic Jamaican cuisine.
LaGrange Restaurant Week offers deals at local businesses
From now through Monday, March 3 foodies can enjoy LaGrange Restaurant Week. Local businesses like Chad's Cheesecake and Milk Money Brewing are offering specialty menus and great deals.
From now through Monday, March 3 foodies can enjoy LaGrange Restaurant Week. Local businesses like Chad's Cheesecake and Milk Money Brewing are offering specialty menus and great deals.
Making $150K is considered 'lower middle class' in these high-cost US cities
An annual six-figure salary stretches financially thin in these cities and states.
An annual six-figure salary stretches financially thin in these cities and states.
Chicago weekend events: From puppy yoga to puzzle swaps, something for everyone
Even though it's cooling off a bit outside, there are still some things going on this weekend that you don't want to miss out on.
Even though it's cooling off a bit outside, there are still some things going on this weekend that you don't want to miss out on.
'Beer before wine and you'll feel fine?' Study dispels hangover myths
If you drink beer before liquor, will you be sicker? A group of researchers decided to find out.
If you drink beer before liquor, will you be sicker? A group of researchers decided to find out.
Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds
A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.
A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.
Lexington Betty Smokehouse to host panel examining the history of Chicago-style BBQ
Dominique Leach, chef and owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, talks about leading an educational panel on the origins of Chicago-style barbeque and its many influences,
Dominique Leach, chef and owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, talks about leading an educational panel on the origins of Chicago-style barbeque and its many influences,