Kroger

I understand the appeal, but I also have so many questions. An Illinois-based grocery store chain claims that their customers most want smarter shopping carts. The question is whether or not shoppers have really thought this through.

A merger of the two biggest grocers in the nation, Kroger and Albertsons, will see 400 locations close nationwide. What does that mean for Kroger in Illinois?

It's a complicated deal that isn't final yet, but it could mean that more than a dozen Illinois grocery stores are about to get new names soon.

Another day, another product recall. This time, it's for something that you may very well have on the shelves of your pantry at home, and the product recall is for a reason I haven't heard of before.

Oh boy, here we go again. The USDA has issued a recall for several packaged salads and and wraps that were sold at GFS, Walgreen's, Trader Joe's and Kroger stores for possible Cyclospora.

Peeps has churned out a new flavor that you'll either love or loathe. They've taken on the flavor of breakfast. You can't get them in Rockford. However, you can find them about an hour from the Forest City.