Coca-Cola’s yellow caps are back — what they mean and why they’re compared to Mexican Coke
Every spring, Coca-Cola bottles look a little different. Here's the story behind the color-coded change.
Every spring, Coca-Cola bottles look a little different. Here's the story behind the color-coded change.
Clara restaurant 's in Woodridge celebrates 39 years in business
Clara's, one of the Chicago area's oldest restaurants in west suburban Woodridge, is celebrating 39 years in business.
Clara's, one of the Chicago area's oldest restaurants in west suburban Woodridge, is celebrating 39 years in business.
West Town's Brasero offers special Easter brunch meal
If you're celebrating Easter this year, a West Town restaurant will be serving up a special brunch meal.
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
For years, a Chicago-based nonprofit has helped underserved high school students through culinary education.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Enjoying Beef Bourguignon at La Grande Boucherie
A River North steakhouse is launching a new initiative and they give us a taste.
A River North steakhouse is launching a new initiative and they give us a taste.
Chicago-area initiative helps families prepare affordable, nutritious meals
A new initiative is helping families prepare meals that are both affordable and nutritious.
A new initiative is helping families prepare meals that are both affordable and nutritious.
President Trump orders DHS to pay TSA workers during shutdown
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers will soon be getting paid.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers will soon be getting paid.
Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: 'We really screwed it up'
Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.
Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.
Should you drive or fly for your next trip | ChicagoNOW
Airport lines are expected to dwindle now that the senate has agreed to end the shut down for most of DHS, but it still might take some time to get to that point especially with spring break travel. Clint Henderson, Travel Expert at The Points Guy, joins to weigh in on if people should drive or fly to their next destination.
Airport lines are expected to dwindle now that the senate has agreed to end the shut down for most of DHS, but it still might take some time to get to that point especially with spring break travel. Clint Henderson, Travel Expert at The Points Guy, joins to weigh in on if people should drive or fly to their next destination.
Gas prices rise, stocks slip as experts weigh EV deals and summer travel costs
Finance professor Dan Roccato explains what to expect for gas prices and airfare this summer, whether now is the time to buy an EV, and smart ways to save on fuel and travel.
Finance professor Dan Roccato explains what to expect for gas prices and airfare this summer, whether now is the time to buy an EV, and smart ways to save on fuel and travel.
New SNAP purchase restrictions take effect April 1
A grace period ends next week. Starting April 1, shoppers won't be able to use SNAP to buy sugary snacks in Indiana. The law's been on the books since January.
A grace period ends next week. Starting April 1, shoppers won't be able to use SNAP to buy sugary snacks in Indiana. The law's been on the books since January.
End of an era: Ann Sather closing Belmont location after 81 years | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
Ann Sather is shutting down its longtime Belmont location due to redevelopment plans. Block Club Chicago explains the timeline and relocation hopes.
Ann Sather is shutting down its longtime Belmont location due to redevelopment plans. Block Club Chicago explains the timeline and relocation hopes.
Pizza and bread products recalled in 10 states over metal fragment contamination, FDA says
Food and Drug Administration officials said the new recall covers several pesto and mozzarella pizza and tomato and parmesan focaccia bread products sold in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Michigan, and Texas.
Food and Drug Administration officials said the new recall covers several pesto and mozzarella pizza and tomato and parmesan focaccia bread products sold in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Michigan, and Texas.
Chicago’s social clubs are bouncing back after pandemic slowdown
Crain's Chicago Business reporter John Schroyer discusses the city’s social club comeback, what’s driving renewed interest, how clubs are collaborating to attract members, and why some nightlife spots are still struggling.
Crain's Chicago Business reporter John Schroyer discusses the city’s social club comeback, what’s driving renewed interest, how clubs are collaborating to attract members, and why some nightlife spots are still struggling.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — C2E2, Chicago Cubs, NCAA Men's Basketball
Chicago is finally feeling like spring and the city is coming alive with events across every neighborhood.
Chicago is finally feeling like spring and the city is coming alive with events across every neighborhood.
McDonald’s drops ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ menu collaboration | ChicagoNOW
McDonald’s is rolling out new meals inspired by “KPop Demon Hunters,” featuring exclusive items, collectibles and app-based content.
McDonald’s is rolling out new meals inspired by “KPop Demon Hunters,” featuring exclusive items, collectibles and app-based content.