ConSup North America Inc. is recalling about 100,000 pounds of Stockmeyer prosciutto due to lack of proper inspection before entering the U.S. market.

The Plymouth Restaurant in Chicago is rebranding as Pancho's Cantina, offering Mexican cuisine. Meanwhile, Little Bangkok in Plymouth, MI, is closing after 23 years, with hints of a new Thai fusion restaurant to come.

Three Chicago bars were named in the "50 Best Bars in North America" list, with Kumiko, Meadowlark, and Best Intentions featured, reflecting the city's vibrant nightlife.

The Illinois State Fair is preparing for its summer event with the 100 Days Out celebration, offering discounted tickets, fair food, and prizes on April 30 at the fairgrounds.

Chicago welcomes two new Filipino restaurants: a sit-down venue by Kathy Vega Hardy at 5914 W. Lawrence Ave and Umaga Bakehouse by Robert and Kissel Fagaragan, specializing in Filipino breakfast items.

A fire severely damaged the new Asian fusion restaurant Chicago Lunchbox in Edgewater just before its planned opening.

Pierogi Kitchen opens in Chicago's Wicker Park, offering Polish dishes and pierogi, by owners who transitioned from their barbecue eatery, keeping some smoked meat options on the menu.

Omakase Shoji is a new Japanese omakase-style restaurant combining traditional dining with a casual izakaya atmosphere, set to open on Chicago Avenue with a focus on authenticity and quality.

Egg Tuck, a Korean-style breakfast sandwich shop from L.A., opens its first Chicago location at 326 N. Michigan Ave, with plans for expansion to Lincoln Park and the University of Illinois Chicago campus.

Chicago Mayor declares April 5 "Giordano's Pizza Day" to celebrate the pizzeria's 50th anniversary, highlighting their deep-dish legacy and special discount offers.

Heinz confronts Chicago's anti-ketchup stance by placing ketchup-dispensing billboards at select locations and launching a website to report ketchup-free eateries.

Chicago chocolatiers are facing high cocoa prices, leading to increased costs for products like truffles and Easter treats, as weather conditions threaten the global supply.

Portillo's introduces two new salads, Spicy Chicken Chopped and Chicken Pecan, following customer feedback for more fresh menu options. They're available for dine-in, take-out, and catering.