Get paid to eat cheese: University of Wisconsin hiring cheese taste testers
Calling all cheese heads!
Calling all cheese heads!
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Man in hot water with family for teaching teen daughter to gut a fish: 'It's a life skill'
A husband and father took to Reddit to gain consensus on whether he was wrong for making his oldest daughter learn to gut a fish -- calling it a necessary life skill, like cooking.
A husband and father took to Reddit to gain consensus on whether he was wrong for making his oldest daughter learn to gut a fish -- calling it a necessary life skill, like cooking.
Minor delays in Chicago after NY ground stop
Travelers arriving from New York say the skies looked out of this world.
Travelers arriving from New York say the skies looked out of this world.
Chicago chefs rally to support flood-ravaged region in Italy
Chicago's top Italian chefs and restaurants are joining forces to show support for farmers in a flood-ravaged region of Northern Italy.
Chicago's top Italian chefs and restaurants are joining forces to show support for farmers in a flood-ravaged region of Northern Italy.
Salmonella outbreak in ground beef reported in Chicago area
A salmonella outbreak in ground beef has Illinois health officials urging people to be cautious when preparing and cooking the meat.
A salmonella outbreak in ground beef has Illinois health officials urging people to be cautious when preparing and cooking the meat.
Ford recalling 125K vehicles due to engine issues that could cause fires
The Ford recall is an expansion from a July 2022 recall of 100,000 Escape, Corsair and Maverick trucks in the U.S., following 23 reported incidents of fire or smoke.
The Ford recall is an expansion from a July 2022 recall of 100,000 Escape, Corsair and Maverick trucks in the U.S., following 23 reported incidents of fire or smoke.
Vienna Beef Plaza to open in Bucktown
The reimagined space will feature a restaurant, outdoor plaza, factory store, un-named big box retailer and office space.
The reimagined space will feature a restaurant, outdoor plaza, factory store, un-named big box retailer and office space.
Illinois state budget: $20M would fund program to fight food deserts
In Illinois' proposed state budget, $20 million would fund a program to fight food deserts.
In Illinois' proposed state budget, $20 million would fund a program to fight food deserts.
AMC Theatres to offer tickets as low as $3 this summer
The program allows moviegoers to watch recent and classic family titles for $3 plus tax on Wednesdays and $5 plus tax on Saturdays throughout the summer.
The program allows moviegoers to watch recent and classic family titles for $3 plus tax on Wednesdays and $5 plus tax on Saturdays throughout the summer.
Cheez-It-themed rest stop features pump that fills your car with crackers
Attention Cheez-It fans: The “biggest, cheeziest roadside attraction” has opened for a limited time. Here’s how to get your fill.
Attention Cheez-It fans: The “biggest, cheeziest roadside attraction” has opened for a limited time. Here’s how to get your fill.
Chicago hosts 32nd annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards: Celebrating culinary excellence
The table is set for the 32nd annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Monday night.
The table is set for the 32nd annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Monday night.
Costco adds churro Bundt cake from small California wholesale bakehouse: 'Certified banger'
Costco is selling a 40-ounce churro Bundt cake made by Bakery Street, and social media users have been sounding off on the new item.
Costco is selling a 40-ounce churro Bundt cake made by Bakery Street, and social media users have been sounding off on the new item.
Smart vacation planning without breaking the bank
If you want to travel, but think inflation will derail your vacation plans, Dr. Ann Kaplan has some times on how to get away without breaking the bank.
If you want to travel, but think inflation will derail your vacation plans, Dr. Ann Kaplan has some times on how to get away without breaking the bank.
White Castle holding best Slider recipe contest offering free food for a year
Do you have a good White Castle Slider recipe? The fast food chain wants you to enter into its recipe contest to win free food and other "swag."
Do you have a good White Castle Slider recipe? The fast food chain wants you to enter into its recipe contest to win free food and other "swag."
Free meals for kids in Aurora available all summer long
The Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer free, nutritious boxed meals at four Aurora parks starting Monday, June 5, through Friday, August 11.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer free, nutritious boxed meals at four Aurora parks starting Monday, June 5, through Friday, August 11.
Watch: Houseboats go up in flames at marina on Arizona-Utah border
More than half a dozen house boats momentarily caught fire at a popular boating destination on the Utah-Arizona line on Friday, igniting while tourists and jet skiers stood by before the flames were extinguished.
More than half a dozen house boats momentarily caught fire at a popular boating destination on the Utah-Arizona line on Friday, igniting while tourists and jet skiers stood by before the flames were extinguished.
Raging Waves: Largest waterpark in Illinois opens for the season
This year, Raging Waves has added new mobile ticket redemption, new decking and lounge chairs, and additional seating and shady areas.
This year, Raging Waves has added new mobile ticket redemption, new decking and lounge chairs, and additional seating and shady areas.
Sonic employee arrested in New Mexico after cocaine found in customer's hot dog: police
The woman called police after she bit into her "coney" and found a plastic bag.
The woman called police after she bit into her "coney" and found a plastic bag.
Taco Bell brings back fan favorite item for a limited time
Taco Bell customers decided, and the Enchirito is back on the menu while supplies last
Taco Bell customers decided, and the Enchirito is back on the menu while supplies last