Ham and food box giveaway to be held for Easter in East Chatham
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Sandra Torres with the Witherite Law Group and 1-800-Truckwreck joins Good Day Chicago to talk about an upcoming ham and food box giveaway in time for Easter.

Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft

What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.

Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed

Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.

Debate grows over Cesar Chavez Day as push for Farmworkers Day gains momentum
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State Senator Celina Villanueva discusses efforts to replace Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day, addressing legacy, accountability, and how to better honor the broader farmworker movement.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.

Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day with river dyeing, parades and packed bars

Chicago kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend Saturday as crowds gathered across the city for one of its most recognizable traditions — the dyeing of the Chicago River.

Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day
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Chicago kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend Saturday as crowds gathered across the city for one of its most recognizable traditions — the dyeing of the Chicago River.

Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day celebrations

St. Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Chicago with the famed river being dyed green as thousands looked on.

Chicago prepares for massive St. Patrick’s Day crowds with citywide safety plan
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Chicago Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood explains how the city plans to manage huge St. Patrick’s Day crowds—from police presence and violence interrupters to alcohol rules and potential hot spots.

South Side Irish Parade returns to Beverly with bands, dancers and community pride
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Organizers preview the 48th South Side Irish Parade, highlighting pipe bands, Irish dancers, more than 100 parade entries and St. Christina Parish as this year’s honoree during its 100th anniversary celebration.

Chicago St. Patrick's Day 2026: Everything you need to know

Get ready to shamrock and roll! Here's your guide to the Chicago River dyeing, parades and can't-miss events kicking off St. Patrick's Day 2026.