Chicago stars host basketball game, giving away free school supplies
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Backpacks, pens, pencils and back to school clothes can be expensive for parents. Chicago artist Korporate and Shaun Redwell, host of the Chicago Sky, joined Good Day Chicago to tell us more about a special basketball game this weekend where fans can get free supplies for their kids!

Buckets for Bullying: Non-profit takes stand against cyberbullying
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The non-profit "Buckets for Bullying" is doing its part to stop cyberbullying, and support children and teens in need. Rose and Rob Bronstein and Tristan Jass, all founding board members of the organization, joined Good Day Chicago to tell us more about it.

Chicago a top destination for Gen Z: MC Zulu dishes on city's trendiest spots
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New research shows Chicago is one of the hottest places to live among generation Z. A growing number of young adults are moving here and a lot of them are looking for fun places to visit and new restaurants to eat at. MC Zulu, creator of the popular Facebook group, What To Do in Chicago, joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.

Tips for managing back-to-school anxiety
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Heading back to school can be exciting for children but it can also be stressful. Licensed Therapist Stacy Thiry shares some tips to help manage situational anxiety.

Chicago?s Project Swish celebrates 6th anniversary with back-to-school event
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This weekend, a Chicago organization is hosting a special back to school event to celebrate its sixth anniversary. Project Swish has been helping people between the ages of 14 through 35 find community and support through athletics. McKinley Nelson, the founder of Project Swish, joined Good Day Chicago on Wednesday to tell us more about it.

Meet Brookfield Zoo Chicago's giant elephant shrews
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The black and rufous giant elephant shrew is showing off its African roots at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

Gary youth center supports local kids
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Aaliyah Stewart, creator of the 'I Am Them' foundation, discussed the organization's mission to help at-risk youth in Gary, Indiana.

Tyrese Gibson stars in new drama '1992'
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Tyrese Gibson spoke with FOX 32's Jake Hamilton about his role in the new movie '1992.' The movie hits theaters on Aug. 30.

Educational toys encourage back to school fun
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Timeless Toys shopkeeper, Scott Friedland, spoke to FOX 32's Natalie Bomke and Brian Jackson about toys with features to help children play and learn.

Activities to help kids transition back to school
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The transition back to school can be hard for kids, especially the younger ones. As a parent, there are a few activities you can do with your child to get them ready for the new school year. Kelsie Newman from Children's Lighthouse North Center Chicago joined Good Day with the details.

DNC in Chicago: Content creators offering unique perspective on convention
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One thing that's making the DNC special this year, influencers and content creators from across the country have been invited to help mark the occasion. Chicago native Jamel Franklin joined Good Day Chicago in studio Tuesday to talk about his experience.

Southside Blooms on display at Chicago DNC
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An Englewood flower delivery shop will be on display at the Democratic National Convention. Southside Blooms was founded to harness the creativity of youth and show them a different side of what?s possible in their neighborhood.

Block Club Chicago: Live music at Nicky's in Beverly, Wicker Park restaurant owner retiring
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Shamus Toomey from Block Club Chicago joined Good Day Chicago to fill us in on trending neighborhood news including the future of live music at Nicky's in Beverly and the owner of an iconic Wicker Park restaurant retiring.

Fresh fashion for back-to-school: Top outfit ideas for kids of all ages
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As your kids start heading back to school, maybe they've grown out of their clothes from last year or they're just ready for a fashion refresh. Marissa Perisco, director of marketing and business development for Simon, joined Good Day Chicago on Monday with some new outfit ideas.

NYT best selling author T.J. Newman discusses new book
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She's not just one of the best authors working today, she's also one of the best selling authors in America. Her third book "Worst Case Scenario" is already one of the best selling and best revived books of the year. T.J. Newman joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to talk more about it.