Monday Coffee opened a cafe in Chicago's North Lawndale, emphasizing community and cultural connection, aligned with the opening of Starling Community Center.

Grubhub has been sold to Wonder Group for $650 million, following struggles against competitors like Uber Eats and DoorDash. The deal is poised to reinvent food delivery experience but awaits regulatory approval, to be finalized by early 2025.

Krispy Kreme offered a free dozen of Original Glazed doughnuts to the first 500 customers on World Kindness Day, with no purchase necessary, to encourage paying the kindness forward.

McDonald's brings back Spicy Chicken McNuggets in select markets, including Phoenix, Dallas, and New York. The UK and Ireland get a new Chilli Double Cheeseburger, while the Double Big Mac Cheeseburger returns to UK stores for a limited time.

The XMarket Chicago, a large vegan food hall, is closing after a year due to low foot traffic and economic pressures, despite the growing vegan market trend.

Chef Richard Sandoval opens Toro Chicago, a Pan-Latin restaurant in the Fairmont Chicago hotel, featuring flavors from across Latin America and a range of craft cocktails.

National Tavern-Style Pizza Day celebrates Chicago's unique pizza style, with Home Run Inn as the proclaimed founder, offering pizza deals and party contests.

José Andrés’ Café by The River in Chicago closes along with other restaurants like Catch 35, amid post-pandemic shifts in work habits affecting patronage.

Jack in the Box is set to open new locations in the Chicago suburbs, starting with a Joliet location approved by the city council. This expansion is part of a broader plan to open over 125 stores in the region.

Sticky Rice in North Center is closing after 20 years, amidst a series of other Chicago restaurant shutters. The Thai restaurant announced its closure on Instagram, thanking customers and hinting at future endeavors.

Temperance Beer Co. in Evanston is set to close on October 27, as announced by founder Josh Gilbert. The brewery, known for creations like Near Tears N/A beer, has struggled with changing market trends.

Jason Weingarten becomes CEO of the Alinea Group, with Nick Kokonas stepping back. Weingarten aims to maintain the group's standards while exploring growth opportunities alongside chef Grant Achatz.

Rosati's Pizza is offering a 14-inch two-topping pizza for $3.50 to celebrate their 60th anniversary, available for carry-out with a coupon on one specific day.