McDonald’s CEO says Chicago crime hurting recruitment, scaring employees as companies flee: ‘City in crisis'

"Everywhere I go, I’m confronted by the same question," McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a speech. "‘What’s going on in Chicago?’ There is a general sense out there that our city is in crisis."

McDonald’s adds new dessert to fall menu

McDonald’s is bringing back a “fresh take” on a pastry it hasn’t served since the ‘80s.

Airline passenger fined $1,800 for undeclared McMuffins

A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.

Chicago McDonald's reopens following mass shooting
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Weeks after a mass shooting, the McDonald's on State and Chicago has reopened. On May 19, two people were killed, and seven others were wounded when gunfire erupted outside the Near North Side location.

Chicago mass shooting near McDonald's leaves 2 people dead, 7 wounded
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There are multiple cameras at the corner of Chicago Avenue and State Street that helped investigators see what happened when nine people were shot, two males died Thursday, and police believe they have the shooter and the weapon.

2 killed, 8 others wounded in Near North Side shooting
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Two people were killed and at least eight others were wounded when a fight broke out near a McDonald?s on the Near North Side Thursday night.

McDonald's announces surprise return of Szechuan Sauce for a limited time

The fast-food chain announced that its Szechuan Sauce will return starting on March 31. Unfortunately, it will only be available for a limited time, while supplies last.

McDonald's, other American corporations stop business in Russia
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After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.

McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

McDonald's menu hacks

McDonald's is adding some menu hacks to its official menu items.

Get a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin at its original price on Thursday: 63 cents

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is returning the Egg McMuffin to its original price on Thursday.

Georgia McDonald's employee says 6,400-item order cost more than $7,000

A McDonald's employee in Georgia said she was skeptical when someone called to order 1,600 McChicken sandwiches, 1,600 McDoubles and 3,200 cookies in four hours.