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'Disgruntled' ex-Chili's employee drove stolen car into Pennsylvania restaurant: Police
By Carlos Ramirez
3 Chili's customers suffer chemical burns after cleaning solution mistaken for margarita salt at NC restaurant
Maya Johnson
Maya Johnson
Bureau Chief · Chicago, IL
Maya Johnson is an accomplished journalist with over 15 years of experience in local news. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and previously served as the Editor-in-Chief at the Chicago Tribune. Maya is known for her leadership in cultivating impactful community journalism.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM · 1 min read
The department said the mistake traced back to October 26, when an employee at the Chili's was provided with granulated degreaser from a worker who was power-washing the outside of the restaurant.
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