How holiday spending reveals the real state of the middle class economy
Business journalist Gene Marks breaks down holiday spending trends, what they mean for small businesses and the middle class, and how these signals shape expectations for the economy heading into 2026.
Business journalist Gene Marks breaks down holiday spending trends, what they mean for small businesses and the middle class, and how these signals shape expectations for the economy heading into 2026.
Robert Townsend brings pop-up film festival and fundraiser to Chicago
Actor and director Robert Townsend joins GDC to discuss why his films endure, the community impact of his Chicago pop-up film festival, and how the weekend’s events will support vulnerable residents.
Actor and director Robert Townsend joins GDC to discuss why his films endure, the community impact of his Chicago pop-up film festival, and how the weekend’s events will support vulnerable residents.
Chicago businesses showcase gifts that support workers with disabilities
Misericordia’s Hearts & Flour Bakery and Fueled by AF join us to share their mission, their most popular holiday treats, and how Chicagoans can order gifts that directly empower individuals with disabilities.
Misericordia’s Hearts & Flour Bakery and Fueled by AF join us to share their mission, their most popular holiday treats, and how Chicagoans can order gifts that directly empower individuals with disabilities.
Giving Tuesday spotlight: Salvation Army Chicago urges acts of generosity
Caleb Senn joins the show to explain how Giving Tuesday fuels the Salvation Army’s year-round programs and how Chicagoans can donate to support families in need.
Caleb Senn joins the show to explain how Giving Tuesday fuels the Salvation Army’s year-round programs and how Chicagoans can donate to support families in need.
Natalie hears about news in the neighborhoods with Block Club Chicago
Block Club Chicago drops by to update everyone on what's happening in the neighborhoods
Block Club Chicago drops by to update everyone on what's happening in the neighborhoods
Christmas at Cantigny lights up with mansion tours, gardens, and festive treats
Christmas at Cantigny features illuminated gardens, a fully decorated McCormick House, seasonal food and drinks, and new attractions including Northern Lights in the Rose Garden and themed holiday nights.
Christmas at Cantigny features illuminated gardens, a fully decorated McCormick House, seasonal food and drinks, and new attractions including Northern Lights in the Rose Garden and themed holiday nights.
Midwest Hawks cheer team heads to nationals with sights on keeping their winning streak
The team shares their journey, training, and how the community can support them as they compete in Tampa.
The team shares their journey, training, and how the community can support them as they compete in Tampa.
Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club hosts winter coat drive to help keep Chicagoans warm
Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club is collecting coats for those in need this winter, with details on how the community can contribute.
Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club is collecting coats for those in need this winter, with details on how the community can contribute.
Chicago's Sweetwater Tavern serves up delicious holiday cocktails
Sweetwater Tavern is serving up some special cocktails for the holiday season in Chicago.
Sweetwater Tavern is serving up some special cocktails for the holiday season in Chicago.
Chicago's Southport Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl coming up
Get ready to sip and stroll with your favorite cocktail at the Southport Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl on Dec. 5.
Get ready to sip and stroll with your favorite cocktail at the Southport Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl on Dec. 5.
Chicago snowstorm prompts IDOT response to keep highways clean
Maria Castaneda, a spokesperson with the Illinois Department of Transportation, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about driving safety along the area highways as a major snowstorm was expected to arrive in the area on Saturday afternoon.
Maria Castaneda, a spokesperson with the Illinois Department of Transportation, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about driving safety along the area highways as a major snowstorm was expected to arrive in the area on Saturday afternoon.
Chicago businesses ready for Small Business Saturday, despite the snow
Small businesses across Chicago are ready for Small Business Saturday, despite expected heavy snowfall.
Small businesses across Chicago are ready for Small Business Saturday, despite expected heavy snowfall.
Ritz-Carlton hosts tequila tasting with personalized pet portrait bottle
Artist Victor Carlesi and spirits expert Eric Holmes showcase custom hand-painted pet portraits on Casa Noble tequila bottles ahead of a one-of-a-kind tasting event.
Artist Victor Carlesi and spirits expert Eric Holmes showcase custom hand-painted pet portraits on Casa Noble tequila bottles ahead of a one-of-a-kind tasting event.
Ava Rose Doty of 'Mrs. Doubtfire' talks life on the road and joining the legacy
Ava Rose Doty, who plays Natalie in the touring production of "Mrs. Doubtfire," shares her experience joining the cast, rehearsing, and living on the road.
Ava Rose Doty, who plays Natalie in the touring production of "Mrs. Doubtfire," shares her experience joining the cast, rehearsing, and living on the road.
Chicago Debates empowers youth to find their voice
For nearly three decades, Chicago Debates has been the spark that turns students into changemakers.
For nearly three decades, Chicago Debates has been the spark that turns students into changemakers.
You will be thankful for this puppy
PAWS Chicago has a puppy that needs a home for Thanksgiving
PAWS Chicago has a puppy that needs a home for Thanksgiving
Chicago firefighters rally community for annual Stache Bash to support families fighting cancer
The Chicago Fire Department highlights its Stache Bash fundraiser, inviting the public to join a day of contests, raffles and community support to help members and families impacted by cancer.
The Chicago Fire Department highlights its Stache Bash fundraiser, inviting the public to join a day of contests, raffles and community support to help members and families impacted by cancer.
Thousands of Thanksgiving meals dished out at Rate Field for families in need
Levy Restaurants’ culinary team prepares more than 4,000 homestyle holiday dishes at Rate Field as part of a decades-long tradition supporting The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving meal distribution.
Levy Restaurants’ culinary team prepares more than 4,000 homestyle holiday dishes at Rate Field as part of a decades-long tradition supporting The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving meal distribution.
The Treesleigher helps you decorate a perfect tree
Anita gets tips on decorating a perfect tree from The Treesleigher
Anita gets tips on decorating a perfect tree from The Treesleigher
Give A Shirt teams up with StreetWise to turn art and T-shirts into community support
The founder of Give A Shirt and StreetWise’s executive director explain how the T-shirt–driven nonprofit began, how its fundraising boosts local vendors, and where viewers can find this year’s limited-edition designs.
The founder of Give A Shirt and StreetWise’s executive director explain how the T-shirt–driven nonprofit began, how its fundraising boosts local vendors, and where viewers can find this year’s limited-edition designs.