Rhymefest talks new album 'James & Nikki: A Conversation'
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Rhymefest returns to Good Day Chicago to talk about the inspiration behind his new album, "James & Nikki: A Conversation."

Former NFL player turned football coach Roy Curry's impact on Chicago sports
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Roy Curry's story of inequity in the South and perseverance in the NFL led him to Chicago where he became an inspiring coach. Curry led the first team in Chicago history to be in the state finals in '82.

Bite the Burbs Restaurant Week brings flavor to the west suburbs
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Bite the Burbs is officially in full swing with more than two dozen restaurants across Oak Park, Forest park and Riverside are participating this year.

'Mysteries of the Marsh' explores Illinois wetlands and endangered species
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's wetlands exhibit features live, local and endangered species. The creatures can be safely viewed from a distance but there are opportunities for those who want to get up close and personal. Tim McGill checked it out for Good Day Chicago.

South Side students pay homage to Black icons
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Teachers on the South Side are getting creative with their lessons this Black History Month. FOX 32's Anita Blanton visits a showcase commemorating the cultural and historical impact of Black Americans in the past and present day.

Meow Meow Foundation promotes summer camp safety
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Summer camps can be good for child development, but they aren't for everyone. Doug Forbes lost his daughter when she drowned at a camp near Pasadena, California in 2019. Forbes founded Meow Meow Foundation to promote safety legislation.

Caring for animals at Brookfield Zoo
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All the animals at Brookfield Zoo are kept in tip-top shape by a team of doctors. Health care for each individual animal is tailored to their species and what age they are.

Wyzr Friends app helps older adults make friends
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Making friends as an adult can be difficult. That's why two women have created the Wyzr Friends app, to help people find friends, combat loneliness and carpool to events.

Barb's Precious Rescue cares for hundreds of cats in Palatine
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A Palatine rescue and adoption center is going on 10 years of saving thousands of cats thanks to Barb Weber. Over the years, Barb purchased a home for the cats. A donation by a late volunteer is now helping the rescue build a medical center for the animals.

Chicago Black Restaurant Week supports businesses like Ja' Grill
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Today is the last day of Chicago's Black Restaurant Week which encourages the community to support black-owned businesses like Hyde Park's Ja' Grill. Aeron Lancero and Chef Baltimore provide customers with authentic Jamaican cuisine.

Hustle Chicago is climbing for a good cause
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Hundreds of people were climbing to the top of the former John Hancock building Sunday morning to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association which supports people living with lung disease. This year's event was Hustle Chicago's 27th annual stair climb.

Honoring Black-owned businesses with LEGACY Awards
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Next weekend, WDB Marketing will be celebrating its 7th annual LEGACY Awards Gala. As a prelude to the gala, there will be a three-day Power Conference to support Black business owners in the area, providing them with information to help reach their goals.

Donate at the Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive in Arlington Heights
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Emily "Emmy" Holum was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of four and fought bravely for two years, undergoing numerous blood transfusions. To honor Emmy, a memorial blood drive had been planned at Our Lady of the Wayside on Sunday to help save lives.

LaGrange Restaurant Week offers deals at local businesses
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From now through Monday, March 3 foodies can enjoy LaGrange Restaurant Week. Local businesses like Chad's Cheesecake and Milk Money Brewing are offering specialty menus and great deals.

Chicago journalist investigates Illinois' criminal justice system in new book
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Illinois abolished parole in 1978, leaving many convicts with dwindling hopes of a second chance. Journalist Ben Austen explores the Illinois correction system in his new book "Correction: Parole, Prisons, and the Possibility of Change."

Chicago country singer pens self-help book: 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
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Growing up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood with a love of country music, Liz Toussaint, found her calling as a singer and author. Her new book "Who Do You Think You Are" is a vision board workbook for self-discovery.

A look back at three of the worst February snowstorms on record in Chicago.
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We have barely had anything more than a few flurries so far this February. The last month of meteorological winter isn't always this kind. Tim McGill looks back at some nasty February snowstorms.

Lexington Betty Smokehouse to host panel examining the history of Chicago-style BBQ
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Dominique Leach, chef and owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, talks about leading an educational panel on the origins of Chicago-style barbeque and its many influences,