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Hot dog with a cult following now sold at Wrigley Field

A remix of the Cubs’ concessions brings fans the sausages of Hot Doug’s, a local landmark that closed last year. The pairing of two Chicago institutions is part of the park’s efforts to provide local flavor.

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Kansas school district opts out of free-meals program again

Wichita district officials say paperwork required by the state for at-risk funding would be burdensome, negating one of the program’s biggest selling points.

Columbia University Sports Dietician Andrew James Pierce describes how he works together with foodservice to create team menus that maximize performance.

A poll of more than 1,000 Michigan voters showed 62 percent of respondents want Gov. Rick Snyder to cancel the state's three-year $145 million contract with Aramark, which operates the state’s prison foodservice.

West Jefferson Medical Center’s cafeteria is transformed into a farmers market four times per year in an effort to promote healthy eating.

Although Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently lifted the 10-year ban on serving fried foods in schools, eight of the state’s biggest districts said they have no plans to add fried items to their menus.

All students in Florida’s Suwannee County Schools are served daily breakfast in the classroom as part of an effort to reduce tardiness and lessen the stigma around free school meals.

Starting in the fall, San Diego Unified School District’s lunch menu will feature student recipes such as “Terrific Turkey Tacos” and “AVAcado Salad.”

Michigan food producers and culinary experts are finding ways to connect farm and fork in college dining halls.

A proposal aired this week in sketchy detail by President Obama would extend eligibility to managers paid less than $50,440.

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