Orange Friday

Get prepped for the Bears game! We're tailgating Southern-style, making moves with the Jesse White Tumblers, and celebrating with Staley on the Fox Plaza. Plus the real-life Rudy offers the Bears some cinematic inspiration.

The Jesse White Tumbling team rounded out Orange Friday by flipping over the Good Day Chicago team.

Illinois has no shortage of great craft beer options. Ray Stout, executive director of Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, breaks down some mouthwatering options to ring in football season.

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White dishes on his career, legacy and creation of the Jesse White Tumblers.

The classic football movie, Rudy, turns 30 years old next month. Fox 32's Jake Hamilton tracked down the real subject of the film Rudy Ruettiger to get some advice on overcoming adversity.

Bears superfan Erika Vazzana joins us on the FOX 32 plaza to talk about the extent of her fandom and vocalized her undying support for the Chicago Bears.

Oak Park and River Forest High School has a lot to celebrate this Orange Friday with Homecoming this weekend and the schools 150th anniversary.

Darnell Reed, chef and owner of Luella's Southern Kitchen, talks about their partnership with the Bears and how you can enjoy their delectable dishes.

There are few groups that fly higher and more acrobatically than the Jesse White Tumblers. Jesse White himself and his group join us on Orange Friday to show off their moves and talk about the impact of their work.

Students and staff of Oak Park and River Forest High School are out representing their school today. We talk to some of the star student-athletes here on Orange Friday.

The Chicago Bears' one and only mascot Staley joins Orange Friday to pump up the fans and get the Bears season back on track.

Step back into the excitement of Week 2's Orange Friday as Lou Canellis dissects the electrifying showdown between the Bears and the Bucs. Feel the rhythm and energy as the South Shore Drill Team shows off their stunning moves on the FOX 32 plaza. And, don't miss FOX 32 meteorologist Tim McGill as he travels to Milwaukee to honor a friendly bet with our friends at FOX 6.

Chicago fashion stylist Julian Burnett ranks the Chicago Bears outfits last week ahead of their first game against the Green Bay Packers.

Executive Chef at Hoyt's American Tavern John Rudolph joins Good Day Chicago out on the plaza for some Orange Friday tailgating. Spice up your spread with some tailgate/campfire potatoes. Add what you like and have a casserole on the grill this game day.

The South Shore Drill Team showed off their energy and impressive moves during Orange Friday.

This week's Superfan has been attending Bears games since 2006. He has attended every home game for the past 17 years. Each year he tries to make it to two away games as well. Flores says being a Bears fan is easy, you just need hope.

FOX 32's Lou Canellis breaks down the Chicago Bears' matchup this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Athletes put a lot of wear and tear on their bodies, so it's important to put time into recovery. Physical therapy facilities in Chicago see people from off the street and athletes of all levels. Many people push through the pain, but therapists say pain is your body trying to tell you to slow down.

Students and admin at Andrew High School cut loose and get loud for Orange Friday ahead of their game against Stagg High School.