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Joey Chestnut
Food Facts

How unhealthy is it to gobble down a dog at cookouts, sporting events, or as part of a quick meal at home?

French fries
News

Craving some crispy, perfectly-salted fries? You’re in luck: in honor of National French Fry Day, several fast food chains are giving them away with qualifying purchases.

News

A new entrée option. A returning fan-favorite. A sweet little treat. A spicy breakfast sandwich. They’re all on a McDonald’s menu (or will be soon) near you.

McDonald's
News

McDonald’s announced that the Daily Double will expand to all U.S. restaurants by the end of the year. But what is it?

bbq chicken and caramelized onion sliders
Recipe

All you need is a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and some pre-cooked chicken.

mexican street corn pasta salad
Recipe

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is cooking up a delicious recipe for Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Ingredients: DRESSING: Directions:

drive-thru
News

How often do you swing through a drive-thru? The cost of fast food may be hitting your wallet harder than you think.

Adobo-Ranch
News

Chipotle locations across the U.S. and Canada will begin offering the sauce on June 17.

News

The wait is nearly over for Snack Wrap lovers. After months of teasing, McDonald’s announced Tuesday that its cult-favorite menu offering will once again return to menus this summer. In April, McDonald’s posted a relatively cryptic post to X announcing that Snack Wraps would return on the 14th. However, the company didn’t reveal which month […]

A McDonald's Big Mac
Food Facts

For nearly six decades, you’ve been able to order two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun at McDonald’s. Had things played out differently, however, you may not have called that burger a Big Mac.