Taco Bell has new ‘mocktails’ this summer
Taco Bell is going all in on beverages this summer.
Taco Bell is going all in on beverages this summer.
Eating out? Here's what costs less -- and more -- than last year
Toast has released its latest menu price monitor that tracks monthly price trends for popular food and drink items at U.S. restaurants.
Toast has released its latest menu price monitor that tracks monthly price trends for popular food and drink items at U.S. restaurants.
June CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. rose last month to its highest level since February, reversing several months of cooling prices. Here's a look at what prices changed the most.
Inflation in the U.S. rose last month to its highest level since February, reversing several months of cooling prices. Here's a look at what prices changed the most.
Vacation renters throw out $2 billion worth of food each year
A new study finds that travelers staying in short-term rentals like Airbnb leave behind billions of dollars in uneaten groceries and takeout each year: "Basically an additional lodging tax."
A new study finds that travelers staying in short-term rentals like Airbnb leave behind billions of dollars in uneaten groceries and takeout each year: "Basically an additional lodging tax."
UNO is coming to Vegas—can you actually gamble on it?
Mattel is bringing UNO to the Palms Casino in Las Vegas with a colorful, limited-time experience—but don’t expect to place bets on the game.
Mattel is bringing UNO to the Palms Casino in Las Vegas with a colorful, limited-time experience—but don’t expect to place bets on the game.
Step into a real-life comic book! Inside the viral 2D restaurant experience
FOX 32?s Roseanne Tellez takes us inside Glen Ellyn?s hand-drawn, black-and-white 2D restaurant that?s turning heads and pages?literally.
FOX 32?s Roseanne Tellez takes us inside Glen Ellyn?s hand-drawn, black-and-white 2D restaurant that?s turning heads and pages?literally.
Students show off innovative new foods at Chicago's 'Show and Taste'
This week McCormick Place is home to the Institute of Food Technologists or the IFT. This is the group’s annual meeting and food expo.
This week McCormick Place is home to the Institute of Food Technologists or the IFT. This is the group’s annual meeting and food expo.
TikTok users clash over the 'Gen Z Stare' and what it means | ChicagoNOW
TikTok's latest debate? The Gen Z stare. The Gen Z stare is that glazed-over, middle-distance look, often seen in videos where younger people are working service jobs or dealing with awkward social moments. Some say it's a response to older generations being confusing. Others argue it's just Gen Z avoiding small talk altogether.
TikTok's latest debate? The Gen Z stare. The Gen Z stare is that glazed-over, middle-distance look, often seen in videos where younger people are working service jobs or dealing with awkward social moments. Some say it's a response to older generations being confusing. Others argue it's just Gen Z avoiding small talk altogether.
Celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day in style with Soul & Smoke
It's National Mac & Cheese Day and nothing goes better with a backyard barbeque than this side dish. We are learning the secret to the best, showstopping mac and cheese with Soul & Smoke this morning.
It's National Mac & Cheese Day and nothing goes better with a backyard barbeque than this side dish. We are learning the secret to the best, showstopping mac and cheese with Soul & Smoke this morning.
Costco's new bakery item quickly becomes latest internet craze
A new bakery item from Costco is generating buzz on social media. Have you tried it yet?
A new bakery item from Costco is generating buzz on social media. Have you tried it yet?
Cedar Point's newest thrill ride leaves guests suspended in midair twice since opening
A Cedar Point spokesperson said the coaster's safety system "performed as designed" in both cases.
A Cedar Point spokesperson said the coaster's safety system "performed as designed" in both cases.
Kroger, Walmart bread recall: What to know
Hundreds of loaves of bread have been voluntarily recalled that was distributed to Kroger and Walmart in 12 states.
Hundreds of loaves of bread have been voluntarily recalled that was distributed to Kroger and Walmart in 12 states.
Wonder Bubbles and Foam Fun Fest at Oak Park children's museum
It's a fun activities for kids and families, the Wonder Bubbles and Foam Fun Fest at the Wonder Works Children's Museum out in Oak Park.
It's a fun activities for kids and families, the Wonder Bubbles and Foam Fun Fest at the Wonder Works Children's Museum out in Oak Park.
Chicago's Chosen Few Picnic celebrates house music
Chicago’s Chosen Few Picnic is one of the city's premiere annual festivals, showcasing house music at its best.
Chicago’s Chosen Few Picnic is one of the city's premiere annual festivals, showcasing house music at its best.
The 20 best places to watch the sunset
The list highlights clear-sky escapes and viral sunset spots.
The list highlights clear-sky escapes and viral sunset spots.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend (July 11-13)
From country stars at Windy City Smokeout to global flavors at the World Fair US, here?s your guide to what?s happening around town.
From country stars at Windy City Smokeout to global flavors at the World Fair US, here?s your guide to what?s happening around town.
BTN Big 10K returns to Soldier Field with races, mascots and epic tailgate fun
The 2025 BTN Big 10K kicks off Saturday at Soldier Field, uniting fans, runners, and mascots for a high-energy celebration of Big Ten pride with races, live music, food, drinks, and tailgate games on Chicago?s lakefront.
The 2025 BTN Big 10K kicks off Saturday at Soldier Field, uniting fans, runners, and mascots for a high-energy celebration of Big Ten pride with races, live music, food, drinks, and tailgate games on Chicago?s lakefront.
This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
Tex-Mex BBQ heats up Chicago at Windy City Smokeout
Texas pitmaster Brandon Hurtado dishes on his new cookbook Barbacoa and brings bold, smoky Tex-Mex BBQ flavors to Chicago?s biggest BBQ festival.
Texas pitmaster Brandon Hurtado dishes on his new cookbook Barbacoa and brings bold, smoky Tex-Mex BBQ flavors to Chicago?s biggest BBQ festival.
Your grocery bill could rise as fresh tomato prices set to jump
Major tomato importer NatureSweet warns of price increases as the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexican exporters ends, bringing a nearly 21% tariff on imports.
Major tomato importer NatureSweet warns of price increases as the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexican exporters ends, bringing a nearly 21% tariff on imports.