Oscar Mayer is hiring a squad of drivers, dubbed Hotdoggers, to operate their Wienermobiles and host events across the U.S., with perks including a $35,600 salary and travel benefits.

Joe Weber's Four Star Mushrooms is reshaping Chicago's culinary scene by supplying high-quality, sustainably grown mushrooms to top eateries, with plans for community engagement and environmental initiatives.

Grubhub awarded microgrants to 64 Chicago nonprofits to combat food scarcity through its Full Plate Program, with each organization receiving up to $10,000.

Debate over restaurant surcharges in Chicago intensifies as diners and industry discuss the permanence and transparency of these fees originally introduced during the pandemic.

Duk's Red Hots in West Town, after almost 70 years, will close for a rebrand and reopen in 2024 with a new look and management, yet will continue selling hot dogs.

Several cherished Chicago restaurants closed in 2023, causing a wave of nostalgia among food enthusiasts and prompting reflections on the city's culinary history.

The 17th Chicago Restaurant Week offers special menus from 380+ restaurants, including Michelin-rated ones, with prices at $25 for brunch/lunch and $42 or $59 for dinner.

A new pickup-only Portillo's restaurant opened in Rosemont, IL, at 10290 W. Higgins Road, offering a fast food experience with Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

Attagirl, a new Chicago eatery in Logan Square, offers dishes reminiscent of the now-closed Cafe Marie-Jeanne. Chef Bunny collaborates with Matt Sussman in crafting a menu including favorites like oysters and duck frites.

Bonyeon, Chicago's new 12-seat restaurant, offers a unique all-beef omakase experience, combining Korean and Japanese culinary arts, and features rare beef cuts.

Goose Island Beer Co. closed its original Clybourn brewpub after 35 years, planning relocation next to The Salt Shed music venue in Chicago. This follows a trend of microbrewery closures in Illinois.

Mee Mah, a beloved Chinese American restaurant in Chicago, has closed after over 40 years. The Wongs' family-owned establishment was known for its egg rolls and retro ambiance.

CosMc's, a new McDonald's beverage-focused spinoff in Bolingbrook, Illinois, saw two-hour drive-thru lines on its opening day with a menu offering drinks and less meat-heavy food options.