How to keep calm and stress-free this holiday season
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Author of "The Joy of Missing Out," Tanya Dalton, explains how putting too much pressure on yourself during the holidays is counterproductive. Dalton says don't ask yourself, "What do I need to do?" Instead ask yourself, "What will make the holidays memorable?"

Peace Warriors from North Lawndale College Prep help provide healing to the community
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Gerald Smith, Natiya Lyles and Armonie Solomon from North Lawndale College Prep talk about their efforts to provide healing in their community as part of the Peace Warriors program.

Macy's donates $10K for Chicago Public School students to get new winter coats
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Chicago Public Schools has partnered with Macy's and Soles4Souls to provide 500 students with winter coats. This the 10th year the groups have partnered together to donate coats nationwide.

Peter Billingsley on reprising Ralphie in 'A Christmas Story Christmas'
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Peter Billingsley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his experience filming "A Christmas Story Christmas" and how the original film came to define his life and career.

JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival kicks off Thursday with films like 'iMordecai'
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The film festival provides an opportunity to bring a broad array of film from all over the world to the Chicago community. The director of the JCC Chicago film festival says they are thoughtfully choosing films that portray a range of perspectives.

Chicago firefighters demonstrate how frying a turkey this Thanksgiving could go terribly wrong
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People love fried turkey for the holidays, but it may not be the safest tradition to do at home. Chicago firefighters demonstrated putting a turkey in a deep fryer and it ended in flames. Officials say when frying a turkey always have a fire extinguisher on hand.

How the pandemic created lasting changes in holiday shopping
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Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic made consumers shift the way they approached holiday shopping.

How often should you actually wash your hair?
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Doctor Peter Young, Medical Director for KEEPS, says you should shampoo every two-three days for the average scalp. If you produce more oil or you have a dryer skin you may need to shampoo more or less. To put myths to rest, Young says the amount you wash your hair does not directly correlate to hair loss.

82% of millennials worry about financially supporting their aging parents
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Richard Barrington, financial analyst for Credit Sesame, dishes out tips for Gen Z and millenials who are worried they won't have what it takes to financially support their aging parents.

Deborah Birx to deliver keynote speech at COVID-19 Response Symposium in Chicago
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Former White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx talks about lessons from the pandemic and what she plans to address at the K-12 COVID-19 Response Symposium in Chicago.

Paul Walter Hauser gaining major award buzz for 'Black Bird' performance
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It?s one of the most buzzed about performances on television this year. Actor Paul Walter Hauser stars as suspected serial killer Larry Hall in the hit Apple TV+ limited series ?Black Bird?, a performance for which he?s earning some major awards buzz.

The Chicago Cultural Center's colorful new art exhibit is open
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"Exact Dutch Yellow" is one of the newest art exhibits at the Chicago Cultural Center. Its theme is the subjectivity of colors. It is just one of many programs, exhibits and events that are available free during the 125th anniversary of the center. Tim McGill toured the exhibit for Good Day Chicago.

Chicago organization using performance arts to teach kids life skills
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The motto of the All Stars Project of Chicago is engaging poverty through after school development. The organization uses an innovative approach to after school that believes if you can teach kids to perform through the arts, that talent can take them to the boardroom. They will be holding their latest fundraiser Tuesday to raise $500,000 for their new Chicago home.

'Wakanda Forever' cast honors Chadwick Boseman before new film hits theaters this weekend
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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' features many characters grieving the death of actor Chadwick Boseman and his role in the movie. The cast gathered together at the Chadwick Boseman Foundation in D.C. ahead of the new film release.

They are decking the halls at Morton Arboretum.
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Start checking off you gift list now at The Morton Arboretum store. They have unique gifts that include an ornament to celebrate their centennial. Tim McGill did some shopping for the Good Day Chicago anchors today.