Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
How to safely return to the new norm
Dr. Erika Schwartz, CEO of Evolved Science, LLC, talks about finding your level of comfort in a COVID-19 world.
Dr. Erika Schwartz, CEO of Evolved Science, LLC, talks about finding your level of comfort in a COVID-19 world.
Ways to make the most out of dining at home during quarantine
Elena Marre, founder of The Kid's Table, dishes out some creative ideas to help spark up your at-home dining options.
Elena Marre, founder of The Kid's Table, dishes out some creative ideas to help spark up your at-home dining options.
Chicago restaurant Lawry's the Prime Rib will close at end of year
Legendary Chicago restaurant Lawry's the Prime Rib will close on December 31.
Legendary Chicago restaurant Lawry's the Prime Rib will close on December 31.
Hooters offers free wings to 5th grader told to remove mask in class
Jared Guynes, a Brand Ambassador for Hooters, posted on Facebook after FOX 35's story about the child went viral.
Jared Guynes, a Brand Ambassador for Hooters, posted on Facebook after FOX 35's story about the child went viral.
Couple's wedding RSVP allegedly offers better meals for guests who give expensive gifts: 'That is horrific'
An unidentified couple planning to marry in the near future had allegedly sent an RSVP that demanded to know the value of the gift they would be receiving so they could provide meal options accordingly.
An unidentified couple planning to marry in the near future had allegedly sent an RSVP that demanded to know the value of the gift they would be receiving so they could provide meal options accordingly.
Restaurants reopen for indoor dining in Will, Kankakee counties
“People want to be inside. They get cold pretty easily, especially as the sun comes down,” said Katie Appel, Tap House Grill General Manager.
“People want to be inside. They get cold pretty easily, especially as the sun comes down,” said Katie Appel, Tap House Grill General Manager.
How to stay prepared for emergencies during a global pandemic
Rich Guidice and Latesha Tubbs from OEMC dish out tips for being ready for emergencies as part of National Preparedness Month.
Rich Guidice and Latesha Tubbs from OEMC dish out tips for being ready for emergencies as part of National Preparedness Month.
'It's sad to see places like this go': Southport Lanes to close after nearly a century in business
Southport Lanes has been in operation for 98 years, since 1922. But owners say business has dropped so sharply because of the pandemic, it's forced to close by the end of the month.
Southport Lanes has been in operation for 98 years, since 1922. But owners say business has dropped so sharply because of the pandemic, it's forced to close by the end of the month.
Over 50 Chicagoland restaurants have permanently closed due to COVID-19
In March, Illinois saw restaurants and bars close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than 50 restaurants in the Chicago-area have closed their doors for good.
In March, Illinois saw restaurants and bars close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than 50 restaurants in the Chicago-area have closed their doors for good.
Blue Bell ordered to pay $17.25M in connection with 2015 listeria contamination
The $17.25 million is the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case.
The $17.25 million is the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case.
Popeyes' Ghost Pepper Wings return to its menu for a limited time
The fast food chain has brought back its famous Ghost Pepper Wings, according to social media.
The fast food chain has brought back its famous Ghost Pepper Wings, according to social media.
Exit strategies for young adults forced to live with their parents during COVID-19
Bobbi Rebell, CFP and personal finance expert at Tally, talks about how young adults living at home during the pandemic can escape their current predicament.
Bobbi Rebell, CFP and personal finance expert at Tally, talks about how young adults living at home during the pandemic can escape their current predicament.
Oreo releasing 'first-ever' gingerbread-flavored cookie for holiday season
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
Miller Lite creates 'Cantenna' for football lovers without cable
Watching football just got boozier, thanks to Miller Lite.
Watching football just got boozier, thanks to Miller Lite.
Will Smith turning 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' mansion into Airbnb
Will Smith is turning the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” mansion into an Airbnb rental. The listing will be available for Los Angeles County residents starting next month.
Will Smith is turning the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” mansion into an Airbnb rental. The listing will be available for Los Angeles County residents starting next month.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
Chicago bars and restaurants prepare for winter
The last six months for Chicago area bars and restaurants have been a challenge but it's about to get worse because winter is coming. Michael Roper, owner of Hopleaf Bar in Andersonville, talks about what they're doing to prepare.
The last six months for Chicago area bars and restaurants have been a challenge but it's about to get worse because winter is coming. Michael Roper, owner of Hopleaf Bar in Andersonville, talks about what they're doing to prepare.
Pau Gasol, wife name newborn daughter after Gianna Bryant
Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant's former teammate, is honoring the late Laker in a very special way.
Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant's former teammate, is honoring the late Laker in a very special way.
'I want to be with my family': Central American refugees delayed by Trump, then by COVID-19 pandemic
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, only about 338 of the 2,700 Central Americans approved to come to the U.S. through a small refugee program have been able to travel.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, only about 338 of the 2,700 Central Americans approved to come to the U.S. through a small refugee program have been able to travel.