Paid leave for Illinois workers goes into effect today.
Illinois employers must offer workers paid time off based on hours worked, with no need to explain the reason for their absence as long as they provide notice in accordance with reasonable employer standards.
Illinois employers must offer workers paid time off based on hours worked, with no need to explain the reason for their absence as long as they provide notice in accordance with reasonable employer standards.
Wonder Works Children's Museum hosting Noon Year's Eve celebration in Oak Park
Erin Dowdall, education and programming manager at Wonder Works, previews today's Noon Year's Eve celebration and talks about how you and your family can get involved.
Erin Dowdall, education and programming manager at Wonder Works, previews today's Noon Year's Eve celebration and talks about how you and your family can get involved.
Tailgating just got a little easier with Luella's Southern Kitchen
Chef and owner of Luella's Southern Kitchen Darnell Reed joins Orange Friday to show off some of the mouth-watering dishes they have available for your next Bears tailgate.
Chef and owner of Luella's Southern Kitchen Darnell Reed joins Orange Friday to show off some of the mouth-watering dishes they have available for your next Bears tailgate.
Celebrating Dry(ish) January with Sommar?y Spirits
Do you need that perfect drink for the Bears game or your New Year's Eve celebration. Well, Sommar?y Spirits is here to help you out.
Do you need that perfect drink for the Bears game or your New Year's Eve celebration. Well, Sommar?y Spirits is here to help you out.
Mount Prospect Madrigals bless us with live performance on Orange Friday
Jennifer Troiano, choir teacher at Prospect High School, talks about the impact and sense of community among the Mount Prospect Madrigals.
Jennifer Troiano, choir teacher at Prospect High School, talks about the impact and sense of community among the Mount Prospect Madrigals.
Chicago Bears women's flag football team gets to spend time with Justin Fields, other players
Two members of the Chicago Bears women's flag football team, Karla Martinez and Saniya Shotwell, talk about how they got involved in flag football and what it was like meeting with the team.
Two members of the Chicago Bears women's flag football team, Karla Martinez and Saniya Shotwell, talk about how they got involved in flag football and what it was like meeting with the team.
What future will the New Year hold? We asked a psychic
Psychic medium Susan Rowlen gives her predictions for 2024 including some that may surprise you.
Psychic medium Susan Rowlen gives her predictions for 2024 including some that may surprise you.
17-year-old flexes her vocal skills ahead of Bears game against Cardinals
Local 17-year-old Mary Kate Schoessling shared her talents at the Bears game this past weekend with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.
Local 17-year-old Mary Kate Schoessling shared her talents at the Bears game this past weekend with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.
Ring in the New Year in style with these tips from The Goddess & Grocer
If you're looking to ring in the New Year at home, The Goddess & Grocer has you covered. Marketing director Emma Watson is here with some tips and items you can try if you're staying in.
If you're looking to ring in the New Year at home, The Goddess & Grocer has you covered. Marketing director Emma Watson is here with some tips and items you can try if you're staying in.
Bears look to win final home game against Falcons
Mark Carman from CHGO Sports takes a look ahead to the Bears' bout against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
Mark Carman from CHGO Sports takes a look ahead to the Bears' bout against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
Rochester High School's Derek Leonard on being nominated for High School Coach of the Year award
Each year, the Chicago Bears nominate one football coach for the High School Coach of the Year award, an honor that highlights character, integrity, leadership, and dedication to the community.This year's nominee, head coach Derek Leonard of Rochester High School, joins us for Orange Friday!
Each year, the Chicago Bears nominate one football coach for the High School Coach of the Year award, an honor that highlights character, integrity, leadership, and dedication to the community.This year's nominee, head coach Derek Leonard of Rochester High School, joins us for Orange Friday!
Money coach dishes out tips you can cash in on in 2024
Vince Hollerman lays out several pointers for saving money in the New Year without all the added hassle.
Vince Hollerman lays out several pointers for saving money in the New Year without all the added hassle.
Chicago's New Year's Eve celebration: What to expect
The City of Chicago is helping make New Year's special this year with a firework show along the Chicago River.
The City of Chicago is helping make New Year's special this year with a firework show along the Chicago River.
Jurassic Quest Experience brings fun and frills to the Stephens Convention Center
FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews checks out the Jurassic Quest Experience being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center trhough Jan. 1, 2024.
FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews checks out the Jurassic Quest Experience being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center trhough Jan. 1, 2024.
Celebrate New Year's Eve Italian style at The Albert Chicago
If you're looking for a low key New Year's celebration, how about celebrating Italian style? The Albert Chicago will celebrate midnight in Italy with a Chicago New Year's Eve happy hour from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., and it includes dinner, drinks and dessert for just $55. Chef Steve Chiapetti joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
If you're looking for a low key New Year's celebration, how about celebrating Italian style? The Albert Chicago will celebrate midnight in Italy with a Chicago New Year's Eve happy hour from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., and it includes dinner, drinks and dessert for just $55. Chef Steve Chiapetti joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
National Divorce Day: Why first Monday signals surge in marital splits
The first working Monday of the new year is also the busiest day of the year for divorce filings. It's even been given the nickname "national divorce day." Family law attorney Jason Adess joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday to explain why married couples often split up at the start of the year.
The first working Monday of the new year is also the busiest day of the year for divorce filings. It's even been given the nickname "national divorce day." Family law attorney Jason Adess joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday to explain why married couples often split up at the start of the year.
Nearly 20 percent of gifts will be returned after Christmas
The gift exchange is finally over, and now, you may be ready to return some of those items.
The gift exchange is finally over, and now, you may be ready to return some of those items.
Grabbing a Cuppa Joe at Biggby Coffee in Cedar Lake
FOX 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody is making some new friends at Biggby Coffee in Cedar Lake, Indiana for this week's Cuppa Joe.
FOX 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody is making some new friends at Biggby Coffee in Cedar Lake, Indiana for this week's Cuppa Joe.
FOX 32 says goodbye to Anita Padilla
Good luck to you, Anita!
Good luck to you, Anita!
Illinois State Comptroller Susan Mendoza discusses 2023 achievements
The Illinois State Comptroller joined Good Day Chicago Wednesday to discuss some major achievements this year.
The Illinois State Comptroller joined Good Day Chicago Wednesday to discuss some major achievements this year.



















