Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates 88th anniversary
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This year the parade will feature 19 marching bands, 10 festive floats and 38 special performances. The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade is gearing up for it's 88th year. Find out what else you can expect to see this year.

RecruitMilitary helps soldiers transition from service to civilian life
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November 11 is Veterans Day. A day we honor those who fight for the nation's freedom. The transition from service to civilian life can be a difficult change for some, RecruitMilitary works to empower the military community through career opportunities.

Fitness Friday: Rowing for results with Row House in Lincoln Park
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Are you in the market for a low impact high intensity work out? Row for some results at Row House in Lincoln Park. Your first class is free so curious customers can try before they buy.

Know your return policies ahead of gift giving season
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Some retailers are changing their return polices big time. Personal finance expert Dan Roccato says 17% of gifts we give our loved ones are returned. many retailers are now sticking to a 30 day return window.

Getting nostalgic with the new Mold-A-Rama exhibit.
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They have been around more than 60 years and now they are being celebrated at the Museum Of Science & Industry. There are many Chicagoans who fondly remember the warm feeling of plastic and that unique smell. Tim McGill walked down memory lane with Mold-A-Rama on Good Day Chicago.

Sprinkles Cupcakes founder releases new book, 'Sweet Success'
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The founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes Candace Nelson says her success began when she set out to elevate the lowly cupcake and charge $3 for it. Sprinkles invented the cupcake ATM and changed the bakery landscape. Her book "Sweet Success" was written for women to follow their intuition and begin their own paths to success.

Father who lost son to fentanyl overdose warns others about counterfeit prescription pills
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Dean Jeske, whose son died after taking a pill laced with fentanyl, talks about his son's enduring legacy and expounds on the life-threatening dangers of taking counterfeit presciption pills.

Netflix's new horror show 'The Watcher' could be influencing house hunting
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Millions of people have been tuning in to Netflix's new show "The Watcher." With the new horror show, soon-to-be home owners are asking new questions about properties before they buy. Jim Starwalt with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate explains what information agents can and can't disclose to buyers.

Black McDonald's Operators Association donates 2,000 turkeys to Chicago families in need
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The Austin community is full of cheer today as the Black McDonald's Operators Association donates 2,000 turkeys to families in need. The Food For the Body and Spirit turkey giveaway is celebrating over 20 years of giving. Wednesday's pop-up was the first of four.

What is skin cycling and is it effective? Chicago doctor weighs in on social media trend
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Nowadays it seems like everyone on social media is sharing their skin care routines. What works for one doesn't always work for all. One Chicago area dermatologist, Dr. Lauren Fine, weighs in on social media skin care trends like skin cycling.

The magic of Harry Potter can be experienced starting Friday at Water Tower Place.
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Whether you are more like the House Gryffindor or House Ravenclaw, you will certainly like the new Harry Potter: Magic At Play exhibit. Tim McGill learned a little magic there this morning for Good Day Chicago.

Flu season hitting US earlier and harder in 2022
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Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano walks us through the latest headlines coming out of the medical community and talks about why flu season could be especially potent this year.

New study reveals a third type of SIBO: Here's what that means for your gut health
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Dr. Mark Pimentel, Cedars-Sinai gastroenterologist, talks about the findings from their new study that revealed a third type of small intenstine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Vanille Patisserie teams up with Fight2Feed for 3rd annual Chicago pie donation drive
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Sophie Evanoff and Jiwon McCartney join Good Day Chicago to talk about their partnership and the importance of giving back to those less fortunate this Thanksgiving through their pie donation drive.

How the quality of your sleep is impacting your metabolic health
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Metabolic research scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman talks about how your sleeping patterns could be impacting your metabolic health and other takeaways from his book "Why We Get Sick."

It's clear that CLEAR (Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue) loves animals.
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Lizards and snakes and birds, oh my! These animals are all under one roof in Andersonville but they need a new home. Tim McGill introduced us to some exotic animals that need to be adopted on Good Day Chicago.