Orange Friday tailgating with Soul & Smoke
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Chef Carter with Soul & Smoke shares his recipe for the best gumbo. Not only does he tell us the ingredients, but he shows us just how to make it like they do at the restaurant. Soul & Smoke has several locations in Chicago and new one in Evanston.

Chicago's 40+ Double Dutch Club bounces to new heights
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Chicago's 40+ Double Dutch Club brings the energy and excitement to everything they do and Orange Friday is no exception.

Chicago French Bulldog Rescue hosts Ugly Sweater Party at Rizzo's
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The 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Party to benefit the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue returns this Saturday at Rizzo's Bar and Inn in Wrigleyville. The rescue organization spends $100,000 a year on medical bills for pups in need.

Chicago Bears and Jewel-Osco team up for 35th annual Coat Drive
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The Chicago Bears and Jewel-Osco are teaming up to help provide warmth this winter to those in need with their 35th annual Coat Drive.

Rick Peisker is this week's Bears Superfan
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This week Bears Superfan is a veteran tailgater and fully equipped with team spirit. Rick Peisker has been to countless games over the years and sometimes lugs around his blow-up mascot and Bears helmet.

Chicago Wolves host 5th annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Game
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Wayne Messmer, Chicago Wolves senior executive vice president, previews their fifth annual Red Kettle Game this weekend.

Back of the Yards College Prep brings the energy for Orange Friday
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Orange Friday kicks off at Back of the Yards College Prep where we hear from students and staff about their amazing athletic feats this year.

Is it a ski lodge or is it the Fairmont Chicago?
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The Winter Wonderland Fairmont Lodge is bringing cozy vibes back for the third year in a row. It has the look and feel of a Swiss ski lodge in the heart of the city. Tim McGill got out of the cold to check it out for Good Day Chicago.

West Loop restaurant to host Copa Carnivale on New Year's Eve
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A disco-theme version of Carnivale Restaurant's dinner show returns for New Year's Eve. Copa Carnivale is a Latin mix experience with live music, performers and more.

Providing hope with Cards for Hospitalized Kids
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Cards for Hospitalized Kids is a charitable group based in Chicago that aims to bring hope and joy to children fighting illness. Founder Jen Rubino was one of the children stuck in the hospital in 2011, and she say first hand how difficult it is to be away from school and family.

What the interior of planets can teach us about our above-ground lives
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Dr. Sabine Stanley, professor and author of "What's Hidden Inside Planets?," joins Good Day Chicago to talk about fascinating interiors of planets and how scientists study them.

Chicago's best holiday destinations
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Hands down, Chicago is one of the best cities to celebrate the holidays in. From the Christkindlmarket to themed bars, Choose Chicago ranks some of the must-see holiday celebrations around the city.

Ronald McDonald House provides life-changing support to families in need
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The Ronald McDonald House of Chicago provides families with a home away from home while their loved ones receive medical care in the city. The charity not only provides shelter, but nutritious meals, support services and education programs for siblings missing school.

Suburban family raises money for P.A.W.S. Tinley Park with holiday display
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With thousands of feet of garland and extension cords, the Hirsch family is lighting up their neighborhood in Tinley Park for a good cause. The holiday display is open to the public and they are taking donations for P.A.W.S. Tinley Park.

All Stars Project of Chicago to raise money for youth development
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The All Stars Project is a youth development program that helps children empower themselves through performance. The group will be hosting a benefit to raise money for other organizations that help children learn and grow.