Trader Joe’s recall: Over 3 million pounds of chicken fried rice products pulled after glass found

The Department of Agriculture says the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were removed from stores across the country after four consumers complained of finding glass in the items.

Video gaming lounge opens at Chicago’s Midway Airport

Travelers flying through Midway International Airport now have a new way to pass the time before boarding.

What did they eat on the Titanic? | ChicagoNOW
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 If you’ve ever wondered what the menu on the Titanic looked like, you can now make it at home with two different cookbooks. Veronica Hinke joins to discuss her new historically inspired cookbooks, 'Titanic: The Official Cookbook' and 'The Last Night on The Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style'.

The gift of food and community: Mahari in Hyde Park
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"Experience Mahari: an award-winning restaurant serving diverse African diaspora cuisine and vibrant libations in Hyde Park," the restaurant's website states.

How Bon Vivant Cakes is teaching Chicago to decorate like a pro this spring
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Chicago cake artist Emily Nejad of Bon Vivant Cakes shares how her beginner-friendly spring classes, private events, and kids workshops are helping aspiring bakers build confidence and create show-stopping desserts.

Chrysler recalls over 80K vehicles due to springs that may detach while driving

Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that rear coil springs could detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard.

The cheapest day to fly just changed, and it's not Sunday like everyone thought

Booking flights six months early no longer saves money, as new data shows this day of the week is the cheapest day to book and fly, saving up to 8% on total airfare costs.

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings’ ‘boneless wings’

Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling its menu item "boneless wings," a federal judge ruled Tuesday, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the name amounted to false advertising.

Spring 2026: What does The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast for your area?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its long-range Spring 2026 forecast, predicting warmer-than-average temperatures across most of the nation.

Paczki Day crowds line up early at Oak Lawn bakery
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The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.

J.Cole announces global arena tour with stop in Chicago

J. Cole’s newly announced tour will hit more than 50 cities across 15 countries, with a stop at Chicago's United Center.

Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week

Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.

First ice bar opens on frozen Wisconsin Lake: "It was a little scary at first"
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A distillery in Wisconsin has opened up a pop-up bar on a frozen lake. It's a unique spot that started selling drinks just in time for the sturgeon spearing season.

Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales

Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.

Chicago airports keep running amid partial government shutdown

Chicago airports were operating business as usual Monday morning despite the partial government shutdown that has shut off pay for some workers.