Wreaths Across America honors veterans around the holidays
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Saturday is Wreaths Across America Day. Every year cemeteries across the country participate in laying wreaths on graves of veterans.

Try something new this holiday season: Bill's Grill has tips to spice up your menu
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Traditionally, holiday dinners reflect a Thanksgiving Day menu. This year, Bill from Bill's Grill is switching it up. Bill's Grill will feature smoked meatballs, brisket, and different kinds of meatloaf.

Wicker Park farmers market moves indoors to The Robey
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Winter in Chicago is no time for outdoor farmers markets. That's why The Robey has opened its doors to vendors this season to keep the produce coming.

Fantasy Film features actors with differences, promotes inclusion of actors with disabilities
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Actor Nick Pesce was featured as the main character in a short fantasy film. He was greeted by fans, friends and family at a red carpet event in Chicago. Pesce joins Good Day Chicago to tell us what's next for him.

Amaze Light Festival, the largest light show in the country, sets up shop in Tinley Park
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Courtney Kotloski, director of communications for Artistic Holiday Design, previews the Amaze Light Festival which has brought over a million lights to celebrate the season in the Chicago area.

JCC Chicago's 8 Nights of Hanukkah returns Sunday
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JCC Chicago has organized eight fun-filled nights for all ages from Dec. 18 - 25 to celebrate Hanukkah and get you feeling festive. The events are free and you do not need to be a member of the JCC to join in on the holiday fun.

Donny Hathaway Legacy Project partners with Social Works' 'Night at the Museum'
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Donny Hathaway, a Chicago native, is remembered as soul legend by many, and each year during the holidays his popular song 'This Christmas' revives his memory. His daughter, Donnita Hathaway, explains how the Donny Hathaway Legacy Project was formed to help health those with mental health issues. The organization is partnering with Social Works Friday night for its 4th annual event at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Fitness Friday: Rev up your workout with the 2023 No Excuse Bootcamp
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Siddiqu Muhammad, organizer and head trainer at the 2023 No Excuse Bootcamp, previews this year's event and stresses the importance of starting the New Year with an active and engaged mindset.

The ins and outs of holiday tipping
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Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down who to tip and how much this holiday season.

'Rebuild: Chicago' 1-day event explores ways to improve, advance community
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Founders of Oasis teamed up with Revolt to host the free event at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on Feb. 19. The event is an educational workshop where community members can gather together and develop plans and ideas that can make a difference.

'Jos� Andr�s and Family In Spain' to explore the melding of history, family and cuisine on Discovery+
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Chef Jos� Andr�s and his daughter Carlota talk about their new Discovery+ series "Jos� Andr�s and Family In Spain" and what it was like to try out different foods from the charitable chef's storied homeland.

New Yeti coolers wash up on Alaskan beaches
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Yeti coolers have been washing up on Alaskan beaches after a container ship capsized in the Pacific and dump as many as 1,600. Scientists say these coolers could float all around the world over the next 30 years.

Suburban Chicago college football, spirit squad head to Maryland for championship Stagg Bowl game
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Naperville's North Central College is gearing up to play in the NCAA Division III Championship, known as the Stagg Bowl, this Friday. The Cardinals will take on the Mount Union Purple Raiders from Ohio at the Navy Marine Corps Stadium.

Declutter during the holidays for a chaos-free new year
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Professional organizer Christina Giaquinto has some tips for decluttering and organizing your home for the holidays. Giaquinto suggests decluttering your mind before starting on your home, and envision your goals for 2023.

It's Chicago's largest indoor light experience
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Light Up The Lake at Navy Pier is lit up with more than a half of a million lights. It's a magical event and you can even get your picture with Santa there too. Tim McGill checked out the twinkly lights on Good Day Chicago.

How to navigate the holiday season after divorce
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The holidays can be a stressful time for any family, but they it can be especially difficult for anyone experiencing their first holiday season after a divorce. Family law attorney and author Ariella Shuster has some tips for navigating the next couple of weeks.

Former 'Bachelorette' star helping Ukrainian refugees in Moldova
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Bachelor nation alum Tayshia Adams talks about teaming up with World Vision to raise money for relief for Ukrainian refugees.

New NASA satellite will help communities monitor drought and floods
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Karen Saint Germain, director of the NASA Earth Science Division, explains how their new satellite will help measure water levels across the globe and help communities at a local level that are experiencing drought or floods.

How to stretch your holiday shopping budget this December
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Personal finance expert Bola Sokunbi from Tally dishes out helpful tips for making your money go longer this holiday season to buy gifts for those you love.