Chicago's Smoque BBQ named the best barbeque in Illinois, new ranking finds
Smoque BBQ was named the best barbeque in Illinois, by a food review site. The restaurant, located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, was part of the website's top BBQ spots for each state.
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Smoque BBQ in Old Irving Park was named the best BBQ in Illinois by lovefood.com.
Volkswagen recalls nearly 90,000 Audi vehicles
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 90,000 Audi Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles from model years 2022 to 2024.
April CPI inflation report: Egg prices decline for first time in months
Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.
Chi Food Truck Fest returns to Daley Plaza for 10th season
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Grandmother died after eating mislabeled cookie, family claims in lawsuit against grocery store
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Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'
He considers himself "lucky enough" to have discovered "a page of history."
At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods
At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.
Illinois teens say they drink nearly twice as much as U.S. average, survey finds
Teenagers in Illinois reported drinking at nearly twice the rate of their peers across the U.S., according to a recently released survey.
Chipotle sets goal to open over 300 new locations this year
Chipotle is planning for a big expansion across the country this year to help accommodate digital food orders.
McDonald's secret drink item with 'cotton candy flavor' goes viral
McDonald's customers have found a DIY fizzy drink, sparking buzz online.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
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Burger King sued for supposedly lying about its Whopper
Multiple customers in a lawsuit claim that the fast-food chain’s Whopper sandwiches and other products are smaller than they advertised.
Top baby names of 2024: Official list from Social Security Administration
Liam, Olivia, and one big shakeup – see which name edged its way into the top 10 baby names of 2024, and which favorite dropped off the list.
Travel nightmares continue at Newark International Airport
Heavy rain is slamming the East Coast beginning today and the threat of flash flooding this weekend could add to Newark International Airport's logistical woes.
Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.
Air traffic control failures spur Trump administration to pour billions into upgrades
The Air Traffic Control System's breakdowns pushed the Trump administration to spend billions on upgrades to equipment and infrastructure.
Cheaper Tesla Model Y launches in US: What to know
Tesla is launching a cheaper version of its best-selling Model Y SUV. The company hopes the U.S. launch will help recoup plunging profits.
REAL IDs now required at Chicago airports — so far, rollout going smoothly
The REAL ID deadline is here and TSA has begun enforcement at airports nationwide. And for the most part, it's been fairly smooth.
Boy orders 70,000 lollipops on mom's phone: 'About fainted'
The 8-year-old used his mother's Amazon account to send 22 cases of Dum-Dums to the home.