Chicago lands 3 James Beard Award finalist nominations
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Chicago’s restaurant scene secured three James Beard Award finalist spots as the city prepares to host the prestigious ceremony at the Lyric Opera House this June.

TSA pay restored as DHS funding fight drags on in Washington
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A new executive order restores pay for TSA workers, but with no deal on Homeland Security funding, lawmakers remain at odds while broader impacts ripple across federal agencies.

Flying with kids during travel chaos: Tips to manage stress and long waits
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Parenting expert Rachael Fritz shares practical advice for families navigating long airport delays, from keeping kids entertained to handling inevitable meltdowns.

Einstein Bros. Bagels recalls cream cheese spread due to undeclared almonds posing allergic reaction risk

Dozens of cases of Einstein Bros. Bagels Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread have been recalled due to undeclared almonds that pose a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers allergic to almonds.

West Town's Brasero offers special Easter brunch meal
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If you're celebrating Easter this year, a West Town restaurant will be serving up a special brunch meal.

Chicago nonprofit helps educate kids in culinary arts
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For years, a Chicago-based nonprofit has helped underserved high school students through culinary education.

Golden years, golden arches: Chicago-area woman, 95, surprised at beloved McDonald’s birthday tradition

A 95-year-old woman walked into her regular McDonald’s expecting lunch and found a room full of people waiting on her, including staff who made her a cake and planned a full surprise.

Chicago-area woman, 95, surprised at beloved McDonald’s birthday tradition
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A 95-year-old woman walked into her regular McDonald’s expecting lunch and found a room full of people waiting on her, including staff who made her a cake and planned a full surprise.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.