Lightfoot tells McDonald's CEO to 'educate himself' after he warns of rising Chicago crime
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at the CEO of McDonald’s after he highlighted the difficulty rising crime in the city has caused for his business, telling him he needs to "educate himself" on the matter.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at the CEO of McDonald’s after he highlighted the difficulty rising crime in the city has caused for his business, telling him he needs to "educate himself" on the matter.
'City in crisis': McDonald's CEO calls out Chicago's crime problem
The CEO of McDonald?s told business leaders in Chicago that tough economic conditions including rising crime have made it more difficult to attract employees and suggested the city does not have an adequate plan in place to address the issues and prevent companies like his from joining the growing list of companies that have fled the Windy City.
The CEO of McDonald?s told business leaders in Chicago that tough economic conditions including rising crime have made it more difficult to attract employees and suggested the city does not have an adequate plan in place to address the issues and prevent companies like his from joining the growing list of companies that have fled the Windy City.
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."
"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.
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.
A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.
McDonald’s pulls Beyond Meat ‘McPlant’ burgers after trial run
The fast-food chain tested the menu option in several markets across the country and the globe.
The fast-food chain tested the menu option in several markets across the country and the globe.
Chicago McDonald's reopens following mass shooting
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia, says business there 'no longer tenable'
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
Man finds decades-old McDonald’s inside bathroom wall during renovations
Inside the wall was a crumpled McDonald’s bag with the original 1950s logo featuring Speedee, the franchise’s original mascot.
Inside the wall was a crumpled McDonald’s bag with the original 1950s logo featuring Speedee, the franchise’s original mascot.
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.
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
After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.
After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.
McDonald's shuts down all restaurants in Russia following Ukraine invasion
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 said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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 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.
McDonald's is adding some menu hacks to its official menu items.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
McDonald's CEO trying to repair relationships after blaming parents for shooting deaths of Chicago kids
The CEO of McDonald's is trying to repair relationships after he sent text messages to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, blaming the parents for the shooting deaths of their children.
The CEO of McDonald's is trying to repair relationships after he sent text messages to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, blaming the parents for the shooting deaths of their children.
McDonald's CEO meets with leaders after texts blame parents for the shooting deaths of their children
CEO Chris Kempczinski met with community leaders and pastors on the southside Tuesday.
CEO Chris Kempczinski met with community leaders and pastors on the southside Tuesday.
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.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is returning the Egg McMuffin to its original price on Thursday.