Perfect picnic ideas from Farmer's Fridge
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Chicago is filled with place to have the perfect summer picnic with miles of lakeshore access and hundreds of parks. Emily Stucker with Famer's Fridge has some tips for packing a delicious outdoor feast.

How to help your kids with their first summer paychecks
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Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, talks about how parents can usher their children into financial literacy this summer.

Art on the Mart features Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project
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The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project will present a 15-minute film called "The Big Bang: Movement Theory + the Black Dancing Body." It premiers Thursday and will play nightly at Art on the Mart until mid-September.

Summer grilling favorites with The Goddess & Grocer
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Emma Watson, director of marketing for The Goddess & Grocer, shows off some of their favorite grilling ideas for this summer and beyond.

Tips for staying safe in the water this summer
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DrySee CEO Brad Greer talks about how their products can help you stay safe while enjoying the water this summer.

Remembering the victims of the Highland Park parade shooting one year later
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Tragedy unfolded a year ago today at the Highland Park July 4th parade. Join us in remembering and reflecting on the lives lost and supporting those who are still here.

Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series comes to Addison this weekend
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Dave Anderson, founder of Famous Dave's, joins Good Day Chicago to preview this Saturday's Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series in Addison.

Calls grow to rename PTSD to PTSI
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Dr. Eugen Lipov, founder of Erase PTSD Now, talks about why PTSD needs to be reclassified to Post-Traumatic Stress Injury and the impact it would have on survivors.

Bicyclist safety comes to the forefront this summer in Chicago
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Personal injury attorney Rob Kohen dishes out tips for cyclist and motorists for keeping our roads safe this summer and beyond.

'Stepping in the Park' event kicks off Sunday at Garfield Park
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An event Sunday on the West Side of Chicago will showcase a large state investment into a neighborhood center. Community outreach organization To Walk in My Shoes was given $500,000 to fund the center which works to help people gain access to health, wellbeing and educational resources.

NASCAR helps raise money for Special Olympics Illinois
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NASCAR has been showing Special Olympics Illinois some love this weekend by including athletes in a variety of the weekend's events while also helping to raise money though a 50/50 raffles.

Lake View and Roscoe Village offer plenty of events this weekend
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If you're looking to get away from the craziness of downtown this weekend as NASCAR takes over, check out the North Side. Lake View and Roscoe Village are offering tons of events to keep you and the family busy.

First-ever Vets and Pets event Saturday offers free vaccines, microchips
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The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Animal and Rabies Control have partnered with Chicago Animal Care and Control to launch Vets and Pets. the first-ever free rabies vaccine and microchip clinic for pets of local veterans and service members.

The Chicago Dogs are cooking this summer with special theme nights and events
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The Chicago Dogs are in town at Impact Field for a six day homestand. It's high-level baseball on a budget with family friendly promotions all summer long. Tim McGill took to the mound for Good Day Chicago and threw to their starting catcher.

America's population is older than ever before
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There's a new report that shows America's population is getting older than ever before. There's now a record-high median age of 38.9, in 1980 the median age was just 30. Dr. Brian Cole breaks down what that means for our health.

How to cut costs on summer activities in Chicago
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Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch shares tips for cutting cost this summer while still having fun with the whole family. First, find free fun for the family, specifically the kids. Dining deals are another way to save money, whether that means going during happy hour or getting a free meal for your kids.

Downtown rooftops in high demand for NASCAR street races
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Chicago rooftops with a view of the NASCAR street races will be much sought after this weekend for the first-ever event.

Interest rate hikes hinder car purchases
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The rise in interest rates has made it harder for drivers to afford a new car. Finance professor Dan Roccato shares some tips for people who are looking to make a new purchase.