Vernon Hills restaurant uses robot to serve food as staff shortages continue
'SERVI': The first robotic server of its kind is in Illinois. With the push of a button, the robot named Servi is off and running.
'SERVI': The first robotic server of its kind is in Illinois. With the push of a button, the robot named Servi is off and running.
Woman breaks world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in 1 minute
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Lawsuit: Man finds semen in Red Robin salad after alleging racism
A Black man claimed a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism at the restaurant.
A Black man claimed a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism at the restaurant.
Get paid $1,000 to binge watch old March Madness Games
The odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket are absurd, so college basketball fans may want to take a gander at this contest instead.
The odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket are absurd, so college basketball fans may want to take a gander at this contest instead.
Suburban Chicago family donating 325 Easter baskets to kids in hospitals
Axel's family started putting together Easter baskets four years ago. Their first year, they gave 100 baskets to patients at Rush University Medical Center. In 2021, they donated 318 baskets to Rush, University of Illinois-Chicago, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Central DuPage Hospital. Their goal this year is 325 baskets.
Axel's family started putting together Easter baskets four years ago. Their first year, they gave 100 baskets to patients at Rush University Medical Center. In 2021, they donated 318 baskets to Rush, University of Illinois-Chicago, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Central DuPage Hospital. Their goal this year is 325 baskets.
Suburban Chicago lifeguards honored for saving woman who collapsed during water aerobics class in Joliet
The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.
The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.
Potentially toxic chemicals found in restaurant to-go packages: report
A new report may make you re-think ordering food to-go.
A new report may make you re-think ordering food to-go.
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Taste of Chicago pop-ups to return this year
Taste of Chicago pop-ups will return this year.
Taste of Chicago pop-ups will return this year.
Pepsi and IHOP team up for new maple syrup cola
Pancake and soda lovers are in for a sweet treat thanks to Pepsi and IHOP. The two companies have partnered for the release of a new maple syrup cola.
Pancake and soda lovers are in for a sweet treat thanks to Pepsi and IHOP. The two companies have partnered for the release of a new maple syrup cola.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Four siblings looking for one family to adopt them together
“It really doesn't matter which parent we get adopted with, the only thing that matters is being with my brother and sisters," says 11-year-old Bryan. He and his three siblings, ages 7 to 12, are looking for a family to adopt them together.
“It really doesn't matter which parent we get adopted with, the only thing that matters is being with my brother and sisters," says 11-year-old Bryan. He and his three siblings, ages 7 to 12, are looking for a family to adopt them together.
These single moms needed support so they bought a house, raise kids together
Friends Holly Harper and Herrin Hopper launched the Siren House, a place for them and other women to live while they figure out the next chapter in their lives.
Friends Holly Harper and Herrin Hopper launched the Siren House, a place for them and other women to live while they figure out the next chapter in their lives.
Kroger pancake and waffle mix recalled for possible 'foreign material contamination'
According to the FDA, fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product.
According to the FDA, fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product.
Chicago's Home Run Inn donating 10,000 pizzas to people in need
Chicago's own Home Run Inn Pizza turns 75 years old this year!
Chicago's own Home Run Inn Pizza turns 75 years old this year!
Chicago removes 7 states from COVID-19 travel advisory
Seven more states have been removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Seven more states have been removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
Lightfoot introduces new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What we're made of'
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
Russia-Ukraine war: Think your grocery bill is high now? Experts warn just wait
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch now available as a spread
The spread can be used on fruit and bread, or it can serve as an ingredient in baked goods or a dessert topping.
The spread can be used on fruit and bread, or it can serve as an ingredient in baked goods or a dessert topping.