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.

Prioritizing student mental health during back to school season
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Transitions can take toll on a child's mental health. Going back to school brings a lot of change and can be hard on students of all ages.

Food Aid Music Festival this weekend to fight hunger in Chicago
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The 3rd annual Food Aid Music Festival is happening this weekend in Forest Park. The festival raises money to help eliminate hunger and food insecurity in the Chicago area.

Easy back-to-school lunches that kids will actually eat
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Chicago mom of two Cheryl Aistrope shares some lunch ideas that kids might actually eat. From chicken and waffles to reusable bags, this mom has all the hacks.

Gift of Hope celebrates Minority Donor Awareness Month
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August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to saving and improving lives in diverse communities by creating a positive culture that supports organ, eye and tissue donation.

Taste of Uptown returns next month
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The culinary event is designed to showcase and support the diverse mix of locally owned restaurants. On Sept. 4, participants are taken on a global adventure as they taste delicious food from more than a dozen Uptown eateries.

Will County Animal Services offering Bark to School promotion
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To celebrate going back to school, Will County Animal Services is waving all adoption fees beginning Monday through the rest of the month.

Fandom takes flight this weekend at Fan Expo Chicago
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Thousands of people are heading to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont for Fan Expo Chicago happening this weekend.