Community program offers cooking classes for healthy living
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"Healing Together" is a 12-week community support program that addresses hypertension through eating habits. The imitative began in the South Side of Chicago with 20 women. The program hopes to expand across the city.

Taste of Iceland culture festival comes to Chicago
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Experience everything Iceland has to offer without leaving Chicago this week. Thursday through Saturday Taste of Chicago will partner with local businesses like Bistronomic to transport Chicagoans across the Atlantic with food, beverages, music, literature and more.

US Holocaust Memorial Museum hosts 'What You Do Matters'
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The What You Do Matters luncheon returns to Chicago for it's 30th year on Monday, Sept. 11. Tickets are on sale at the the US Holocaust Memorial Museum's website.

How does preServe garden grow in North Lawndale? Very well, thank you
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Kendall College at National Louis University has partnered with the North Lawndale Greening Committee to plant a garden that not only gives back to the community but also provides lessons for the College's students. Tim McGill took his green thumb there for Good Day Chicago.

Chicago's own Chef Dominique wins Food Networks 'BBQ Brawl'
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Chicago pitmaster Chef Dominique Leach talks about winning Food Network's "BBQ Brawl" and the inspiration behind her culinary excellence.

Teachers strike called off at Chicago High School for the Arts
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The teachers union at the Chicago High School for the Arts has called off its strike at the last minute after ?major breakthroughs? in negotiations late Tuesday night.

Food and Beverage Insider reveals breakfast options to fuel your day right
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Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, so if you want to start off strong, you have to make sure you're fueling your body with the best. Audarshia Townsend with Food and Beverage Insider joined Good Day Chicago to help us make that happen.

Chicago doctor shares expert tips for pain management
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Being active always helps make life a little happier. But for those living with chronic pain, sometimes the simplest tasks or just a walk down the street can be extremely unpleasant. September is national Pain Awareness Month, and Dr. Deepti Agarwal with Case Integrative Health joined Good Day Chicago with tips on managing pain.

Happy 30th for Russian Tea Time!
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Come for the tea but stay for their signature house-infused vodka and eclectic cuisine. Russian Team Time is still going strong after it opened 30 years ago. Tim McGill tried some tea and a little vodka on Good Day Chicago.

The best and worst buys you can make this September
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Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at DealNews.com, breaks down the best and worst buys this September as the holidays inch closer and closer.

Batavia community block party celebrates end of summer
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There's something for everyone at Batavia's annual community block party. The event, happening Sunday, will have food, entertainment and even a car show.

Gospel Run to inspire a healthy Chicago
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The Gospel Run 5K race is celebrating its 10 year anniversary next weekend. The race returns to 39th Street Beach Sept. 9. Gospel Run is a public health organization that connects congregations through health programming.

Oak Park's Animal Care League celebrates 50 years
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It is the Animal Care League's 50th anniversary of helping animals in need. The Oak Park shelter pairs pets with fosters and forever homes. To celebrate, the organization is expanding.

Wine OFF the Fox in Oswego raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness
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The Village of Oswego is hosting Wine OFF the Fox in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness. For the past 20 years, Oswego has hosted Wine on the Fox on the banks of the Fox River. This event is hosted at their new venue, 1012 Station Drive, happening Saturday from 1-7 p.m.

WayMaker Men's Summit focuses on empowering men
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Host Louis Carr started the WayMaker Men's Summit about five years ago for the vision of inspiring men and teens to be their best selves. The event, coming to Chicago Set. 15 and 16, is the number one empowerment conference for Black men. Over 2,000 are already registered.

Perfect party recipe pairings for Labor Day festivities
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It the last true summer blow out of the year. Whether your with family or friends celebrating the season's end or the beginning of football, you might need some snack inspiration. Try something new like paella and sangria. Trade your charcuterie for a tinned fish board.

Chicago women hosting alcohol-free events around the city
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Sarah Marion and Laura Goodale-Platt talk about the inspiration behind AF Social and the importance of having fun and socializing without alcohol.

Kitten rescued by PAWS Chicago finds his forever home
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A kitten named Lime was nursed back to health by PAWS Chicago and placed in the hands of a loving family.