Don Gorske of Fond du Lac, WI reaches a milestone today as he sets upon eating his 25,000the Big Mac on the 39th anniversary of his first taste of the McDonald's franchise burger. more ›

According to a UBS report (via The Economist), it seems that Chicago is at the top of purchasing power. Along with workers in Toronto and Tokyo, it only takes the average Chicago worker 12 minutes at their job to earn enough money to buy a Big Mac. more ›

No, it isn't us; we'll get there soon enough, thank you. The Big Mac, one of Oak Brook-based McDonald's signature hamburgers, debuted forty years ago this week. The sandwich was created by Jim Delligatti in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Even though the Big Mac today is a part of American food and popular culture, Delligatti had to convince executives at Hamburger U that the concept of "two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on... more ›

Remember when the Bulls-Knicks rivalry meant tough, nail-biting games with playoff ramifications? Games with Jordan and Pippen, Ewing and Starks? Seemed as if every one of those games were decided in the final two minutes of the game. more ›

Yesterday in Park Forest 43 sixth-graders and four kingergarteners were sickened by their school’s food. more ›

What could be better than sexy girls baring all while bearing Big Macs? Chicagoist sure can't think of anything. And now our fantasy has come true, thanks to two Chicago institutions. Playboy magazine features "Women of McDonald's" in a special Playboy.com (NSFW) feature. more ›

Rock 'N' Roll McDonald’s will be closing its doors later this month or early next month. Rock 'N' Roll McDonald’s isn’t doing badly or anything—it’s the most lucrative Chicago location and one of the top spots in the country. But the rock theme just isn’t what it used to be. According to a spokeswoman, McDonald’s isn’t selling the extremely desirable real estate; they’re going to open a “flagship” restaurant. Whatever that means. more ›