Fire up the grills at Tinley Park RibFest
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Fire up the grills at Tinley Park RibFest

The smell of barbeque is filling the air of the southwest suburbs as Tinley Park's RibFest kicks off in about an hour.

The smell of barbeque is filling the air of the southwest suburbs as Tinley Park's RibFest kicks off in about an hour.

Sweet Home Gelato + booze = Perfect summer refreshment
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Sweet Home Gelato + booze = Perfect summer refreshment

It's a match made in heaven! Chicago's Sweet Home Gelato is mixing up a delicious combination, combing some boozy drinks to their ridiculously good homemade gelato.

It's a match made in heaven! Chicago's Sweet Home Gelato is mixing up a delicious combination, combing some boozy drinks to their ridiculously good homemade gelato.

Loop businesses get green light with incoming NASCAR traffic
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Loop businesses get green light with incoming NASCAR traffic

The NASCAR Street Race is more than just racing cars, there are a lot of different communities around Chicago that are being highlighted, including the host of the race: the Loop.

The NASCAR Street Race is more than just racing cars, there are a lot of different communities around Chicago that are being highlighted, including the host of the race: the Loop.

What is behind the new 'sleepcation' trend?
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What is behind the new 'sleepcation' trend?

Do you ever wish you could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just go on a vacation to rest? Well, there's a new trend for travelers, it's called booking a "sleepcation."

Do you ever wish you could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just go on a vacation to rest? Well, there's a new trend for travelers, it's called booking a "sleepcation."

Tinley Park coach gets special sendoff as she battles breast cancer
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Tinley Park coach gets special sendoff as she battles breast cancer

A special sendoff happened Friday morning in Tinley Park for a mom and coach who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive case of breast cancer.

A special sendoff happened Friday morning in Tinley Park for a mom and coach who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive case of breast cancer.

Celebrate July 4th with the amazing offerings of Olio E Pi?
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Celebrate July 4th with the amazing offerings of Olio E Pi?

You can't celebrate the Fourth of July without great food and drinks! Luca Corazzina, chef at Olio E Pi? in River North, joins GDC to show off some of their delicious fare.

You can't celebrate the Fourth of July without great food and drinks! Luca Corazzina, chef at Olio E Pi? in River North, joins GDC to show off some of their delicious fare.

Chicago preps for second NASCAR Street Race
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Chicago preps for second NASCAR Street Race

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend is one of the most anticipated events of the 2024 schedule. Kara Bachman of the Chicago Sports Commission and Julie Giese, president of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday with more about the big event.

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend is one of the most anticipated events of the 2024 schedule. Kara Bachman of the Chicago Sports Commission and Julie Giese, president of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday with more about the big event.

Firework safety takes on paramount importance during July 4th celebrations
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Firework safety takes on paramount importance during July 4th celebrations

The Fourth of July is one of the most fun holidays of the year but it can also be the most dangerous. The American Fireworks Safety and Education Foundation is promoting safe practices to help make sure everyone has a fun and safe Independence Day.

The Fourth of July is one of the most fun holidays of the year but it can also be the most dangerous. The American Fireworks Safety and Education Foundation is promoting safe practices to help make sure everyone has a fun and safe Independence Day.

Giving thanks to local military families for their sacrifices on Independence Day
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Giving thanks to local military families for their sacrifices on Independence Day

Buddy's Helpers works with thousands of local high school student athletes to thank police officers, fire fighters and active or retired military personnel and their children for all they have done for our country

Buddy's Helpers works with thousands of local high school student athletes to thank police officers, fire fighters and active or retired military personnel and their children for all they have done for our country

Washington D.C. prepares for epic Independence Day celebration
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Washington D.C. prepares for epic Independence Day celebration

We've been focusing on all the July 4th festivities happening around us, but there's a big celebration happening today at the Capitol.

We've been focusing on all the July 4th festivities happening around us, but there's a big celebration happening today at the Capitol.

PAWS Pet of the Week: Buffy
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PAWS Pet of the Week: Buffy

Meet Buffy, a 6-month-old puppy from Texas, who is looking for her forever home.

Meet Buffy, a 6-month-old puppy from Texas, who is looking for her forever home.

Puttshack offers up a short-game paradise in Oak Brook
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Puttshack offers up a short-game paradise in Oak Brook

You don't have to withstand the July heat to work on your golf swing when you can practice at the Puttshack in Oak Brook.

You don't have to withstand the July heat to work on your golf swing when you can practice at the Puttshack in Oak Brook.

Side dishes that will steal the show at your July 4th celebration
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Side dishes that will steal the show at your July 4th celebration

As we head into Fourth of July weekend, you're probably thinking about your BBQ plans, the hot dogs and hamburgers take center stage. But don't forget about the sides!

As we head into Fourth of July weekend, you're probably thinking about your BBQ plans, the hot dogs and hamburgers take center stage. But don't forget about the sides!