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Portillo’s to open location near Wrigley Field, and it’ll be a first for company
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (276+ words) Getting a hot dog before a Chicago Cubs game sounds like the perfect start to a day, and Portillo’s is opening a first-of-its-kind restaurant near the Friendly Confines. In a press release put out, appropriately enough, on National Hot Dog…...
Stella's Diner in Lakeview shut down by city after roaches found during inspection
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (230+ words) During a late June inspection of the diner that's been in Chicago since 1962, Chicago Department of Public Health inspectors identified several violations and cited the owners after two live cockroaches and over 50 trapped roaches and roach carcasses were found. Chicago…...
Taco Bell issues statement as some locations pull ingredients over 'explosive diarrhea' infections
6+ hour ago (789+ words) In a new update Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported that while its investigation into the more than 2,600 cases identified so far continues, “current results point to lettuce or salad greens” as a potential source. Taco…...
Taco Bell removes certain ingredients as reaction continues to cyclosporiasis cases
1+ day, 56+ min ago (25+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Taco Bell removes certain ingredients as reaction continues to cyclosporiasis cases...
Deals, specials for National Hot Dog Day in the Chicago area
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (352+ words) Every year, National Hot Dog Day is celebrated on the third Wednesday of July, and there's no shortage of deals in the Chicago area. The observance will take place Wednesday, and plenty of national and local food spots will offer…...
Magnolia Bakery in Chicago shut down over health violations including cockroach infestation
1+ day, 16+ min ago (291+ words) Magnolia Bakery's Chicago location was shut down after a failed inspection on Monday found several violations, including live cockroaches inside the shop, according to city data. The New York-based bakery known in part from an appearance in the iconic franchise…...
These vegetables could be source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (19+ words) NBC 5 Chicago These vegetables could be source of cyclosporiasis outbreak...
7-Eleven Slurpee day is today. Here's how to get your free drink
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (319+ words) One of summer's sweetest traditions is back. Every July 11, 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by giving customers a free Slurpee, and this year's event is extra special. Along with marking the convenience store chain's 99th birthday, 2026 also celebrates the 60th anniversary of the…...
Weekend marked by Windy City Smokeout, Taste of Chicago and pleasant weather
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (27+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Weekend marked by Windy City Smokeout, Taste of Chicago and pleasant weather...
Consumer Reports finds concerning levels of additives, contaminants in popular food and drinks
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (29+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Consumer Reports finds concerning levels of additives, contaminants in popular food and drinks...