Chicago man treats 4,000 strangers to meal from Manny’s Deli

Hundreds of Chicago families have food on their table this Christmas after a generous donation at Saint Sabina Church on the South Side.

Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed

A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.

Santa Box Project sending hundreds of families books, groceries this holiday season
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Hannah Nyhart and Maira Khwaja talk about the Santa Box Project and their mission to get books, toys, art supplies and groceries to 400 families just in time for the holidays.

Cook County recognizes Juneteenth as holiday for its workers

Illinois’ largest county is recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday and a paid day off for county workers.

Common Ground Foundation, HundredX team up for holiday giving opportunity
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Chicago's own rapper Common's "Common Ground Foundation" has partnered with data and insights company HundredX with a goal of providing supporters an opportunity to give without spending this holiday season.

Virtually visit more than 20 of Chicago's holiday attractions
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Chicago Detours is hosting an interactive "Virtual Holiday Stories Happy Hour" that takes viewers to more than 20 of Chicago's main holiday attractions and hidden neighborhood gems, ranging from Magnificent Mile to Simon's in Andersonville.

Tips for making returns this holiday season
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The clock is ticking and Christmas is right around the corner! Right now, you might still need to buy or ship some gifts. Amazon?s Av Zammit joined Good Day Chicago to ease our concerns.

Holiday Helpings: Cacio e Pepe
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FOX 32 chief meteorologist Bill Bellis and Chef Danny Grant of Maple & Ash team up to make cacio e pepe.

8-year-old girl writes letter to Santa for a new home after rental scam splits family up

A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer. 

Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside

Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.

First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition

Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.

Parents issue hilarious warning after accidentally baking ‘Elves on the Shelf’

A couple is warning other parents after they accidentally baked their kids' "Elves on the Shelf" when they turned the oven on -- forgetting the elves were still inside.