'Fill A Heart 4 Kids' sending Easter care packages to foster kids
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Annie McAveeney, founder of Fill A Heart 4 Kids, talks about her incredible drive to put smiles on the faces of foster children this Easter.

Jameson Whiskey paying fans $50 to take off work on St. Patrick's Day

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.

Trump surprises supporters at Presidents Day rally in Florida

Former President Donald Trump marked Presidents Day by waving to a throng of supporters gathered near his south Florida home.

'Shamrock Our Blocks' to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, support local businesses
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Tim McSweeney, chair of the South Side Irish Parade Committee, talks about how they're pivoting their celebration during the pandemic and the importance of supporting local businesses amid these trying times.

Chinese New Year brings much-needed lift to the doldrums of the pandemic
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Z.J. Tong, founder of the Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute, talks about celebrating the Chinese New Year amid the pandemic and what the Year of the Ox means for Chicagoans.

'Shamrock Our Blocks': Instead of a parade, decorate your home for St. Patrick's Day

"Just like one would decorate their front lawn or front yard for Christmas, we’re going to do the same thing for what would’ve been the South Side Irish Parade," an organizer said.

South Side Irish Parade canceled for 2nd year in row due to COVID

So many people hoped it would not come to this, but it appears Chicago will miss out on another South Side Irish Parade this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, still went on, but because of the coronavirus pandemic — it was all virtual.

Chick-fil-A to sell heart-shaped boxes of nuggets for Valentine's Day

If the way to your sweetie's heart is through their stomach, then Chick-fil-A has just the right way to express your love this Valentine's Day.

How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home

You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.

‘United We Serve’: Biden-Harris team celebrating MLK Day with evening of music, speakers

The MLK National Day of Service will be followed by an hour-long event Monday evening filled with music and inspiring speakers, planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.