Lovin' Local: Vanille Patisserie baking up pies to feed Chicago's hungry
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Lovin' Local: Vanille Patisserie baking up pies to feed Chicago's hungry

Even though Thanksgiving is still over a week away, this week?s Lovin? Local guest is baking up pies that serve up a tasty treat, but also helps to feed hungry families in Englewood. Sophie Evanoff of Vanille Patisserie has the details.

Even though Thanksgiving is still over a week away, this week?s Lovin? Local guest is baking up pies that serve up a tasty treat, but also helps to feed hungry families in Englewood. Sophie Evanoff of Vanille Patisserie has the details.

Survey: Third of consumers plan to spend less over holidays
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Survey: Third of consumers plan to spend less over holidays

A new survey finds the average person will spend one third less this holiday season than they did last year. U.S. News and World Report consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog has the details.

A new survey finds the average person will spend one third less this holiday season than they did last year. U.S. News and World Report consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog has the details.

Fundraiser aims to bring holiday joy to kids with incarcerated parents
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Fundraiser aims to bring holiday joy to kids with incarcerated parents

There is an effort to make the holidays a little more joyful for those children whose parents are incarcerated. Jim Forbes of Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree fundraiser shares the details.

There is an effort to make the holidays a little more joyful for those children whose parents are incarcerated. Jim Forbes of Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree fundraiser shares the details.

Toys to avoid this holiday season
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Toys to avoid this holiday season

Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.

Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.

Chicago community gives back to veterans on their day

Chicago community gives back to veterans on their day

Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.

Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.

One of a Kind Holiday Show goes virtual in wake of COVID-19
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One of a Kind Holiday Show goes virtual in wake of COVID-19

Lisa Simonian joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how they're pivoting the One of a Kind Holiday Show online this year to showcase a slew of unique creations from artists and makers.

Lisa Simonian joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how they're pivoting the One of a Kind Holiday Show online this year to showcase a slew of unique creations from artists and makers.

Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state

Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state

“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.

“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.

The show must go on: Joffrey Ballet offering virtual 'Nutcracker' package
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The show must go on: Joffrey Ballet offering virtual 'Nutcracker' package

Adam Blyde, Joffrey Ballet rehearsal director, previews tomorrow's "Pulling Back the Curtain" fundraiser and talks about what they're doing to restore magic to the holidays.

Adam Blyde, Joffrey Ballet rehearsal director, previews tomorrow's "Pulling Back the Curtain" fundraiser and talks about what they're doing to restore magic to the holidays.