Get your kicks for Route 66's 100th anniversary
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Route 66 is turning 100 years old and Choose Chicago is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the iconic roadways centennial.

Phil Ponce's top 5 spots in Chicago for outdoor fun
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Phil Ponce, father of FOX 32's Anthony Ponce, dishes on his favorite spots across Chicago for outdoor recreation and fun.

Pairing French cuisine with cocktails in honor of Bastille Day at Taureaux Tavern
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Bastille Day is this Sunday and you don't have to go to France or be French to celebrate. You can get a taste of delicious French cuisine and spirits right here in Chicago.

Exelon Foundation STEM Academy inspires next generation of leaders
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Despite nationwide initiatives, the gender gap in STEM careers is still startlingly high. Women only make up 28% of the STEM workforce. Exelon Foundation seeks to change that with its annual STEM Academy at UIC.

Puzzle solver's paradise at the Rubik's WCA North American Championship
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The Rubik's WCA North American Championship is a week away, and only the fastest speed-cubers get to compete. If you're still puzzled, speedcuber and Rubik's ambassador Timothy Huynh is here with more details.

Cooking with Fire: Breakfast favorites with the Carpentersville Fire Department
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke stopped by the Carpentersville Fire Department to snag the recipe for Lt. Brian Berry's biscuits and gravy and firefighter Dan Streich's avocado toast.

PAWS Pet of the Week: Finn
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Meet Finn, an adorable 5-year-old dog, who is looking for his forever home.

Can't Believe It's Not Meat serves up soul and vegan cuisine
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Laricia Chandler Baker (Chef Fab) serves vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian items at her Cant' Believe It's Not Meat locations in Hyde Park, River North and Orland Park.

Red Cross to host blood drive at Chicago Ridge Mall
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The American Red Cross needs the public's help filling the blood banks this summer. Stop by the Chicago Ridge Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Thursday to donate.

Schneider Deli in River North launches dinner menu
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If you've driven on Ohio or LaSalle Street, you've probably passed Schneider Deli hundreds of times. It's a small little diner with a whole lot of flavor and now they're offering dinner.

Reunion on Navy Pier gets ready for Nation Mac and Cheese Day
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Chef Art Smith's Reunion on Navy Pier is serving up something special to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day this Sunday. Reunion's Chef de Cusine Chris de La Cueva joined Good Day Chicago to tell us all about it.

New book 'The ABCs of Self-Nurturing' focuses on unlocking your full potential
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If you are hoping to make a change this summer and embark on a journey of self-discovery, we've got a special guest with us this morning who knows a thing or two about doing just that. Laura Rochelle Ragin has a new journal out called "The ABCs of Self-Nurturing".

Block Club Chicago shares inside scoop on neighborhood happenings
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FOX 32 is partnering with Block Club Chicago to get you the inside scoop on what's happening in your neighborhood every Tuesday morning. Jon Hanson joins Good Day Chicago with more about the recent NASCAR Street Race, the loss of South Side music festivals and more.

Chicago looks to heal after bloody July 4th weekend that left 19 dead, over 100 others wounded
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This morning, an emergency assistance center for victims of violence is opening on the West Side. Chicago is recovering from a traumatic Fourth of July weekend where more than 100 people were shot and 19 people were killed.

Summertime STEM activities for kids
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It can be hard to find activities for kids that are both fun and engaging for their minds during the summertime, but Sylvan Learning shows us that it's not as hard as you think and that parents can join in on the fun!

PAWS Chicago hosting 21st annual Beach Party at Navy Pier
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PAWS Chicago is getting ready to host its 21st annual Beach Party! Around 500 dog lovers will bring their furry friends to Offshore at Navy Pier for a great cause.