McDonald’s is more than just a fast-food chain — it’s a cultural icon, a global business empire, and one of the most recognized brands on the planet. But its path to global dominance wasn’t always a ...

Seventy years ago this week, McDonald’s opened in northwest suburban Des Plaines. No one except for its Oak Park-raised owner Ray Kroc may have believed the tiny place would one day become ...

The food from one McDonald's location to another could be virtually indistinguishable, but the buildings themselves can vary ...