The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now families are losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The nominations for the 2026 Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence have been announced in 12 categories recognizing chefs, restaurants, designers, and bartenders from fine dining jewels to counter service gems.

A Chicago food pantry is marking its one-year anniversary this week, which comes as some government assistance programs face steep cuts and bigger demand.

Five restaurants are aiming for success with cozy menus, family-friendly atmospheres and a focus on becoming neighborhood favorites.

WGN-TV FAMILY CHARITIES, A McCORMICK FOUNDATION FUND, MATCHING DONATIONS WGN Morning News is hosting its 12th annual Food Drive on Friday, November 7, from 5-10am.  The five-hour event will take

The company provides both financial support and volunteer hours to fill the backpacks which selected children receive every week.

Bally’s has picked Levy, the Chicago-based hospitality group behind Wrigley Field dining, to operate restaurants at its upcoming Chicago Casino Resort in River West.

CHICAGO (AP) — A senior Border Patrol official who has become the face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles and Chicago is due in court Tuesday to take questions about the enforcement operation in the Chicago area, which has produced more than 1,800 arrests and complaints of excessive force.

Residents are coping with food deserts in Harvey, Chicago Heights, Richton Park and Park Forest after recent store closings.