Reinventing traditional holiday desserts
Bittersweet Pastry Shop owner Esther Griego joins Good Day Chicago with the "the best version" of the highly controversial holiday dessert: fruit cake.
Bittersweet Pastry Shop owner Esther Griego joins Good Day Chicago with the "the best version" of the highly controversial holiday dessert: fruit cake.
Chicago New Year's Eve celebrations for kids
Chicago Parent Magazine has a line up of events your kids are sure to love this New Years.
Chicago Parent Magazine has a line up of events your kids are sure to love this New Years.
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn becomes a winter wonderland
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn turned into a winter wonderland this week!
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn turned into a winter wonderland this week!
Holiday travel: Passengers flood O'Hare during busy weekend
O'Hare Airport was extremely busy Friday as travelers took to the sky ahead of the holidays.
O'Hare Airport was extremely busy Friday as travelers took to the sky ahead of the holidays.
Winter Bazaar highlights Chicago vendors every weekend
The rush is on to get those gifts under that tree!
The rush is on to get those gifts under that tree!
Millions of Americans set for holiday travel amid crowded airports and roadways
Over 115 million people are anticipated to travel for the holidays.
Over 115 million people are anticipated to travel for the holidays.
Orange Friday Remix: The top highlights from Week 15
If you missed Orange Friday, here are some of our favorite highlights!
If you missed Orange Friday, here are some of our favorite highlights!
Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake has holiday activities for families
Santa's coming! He'll be at Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake on Saturday before he head back to the North Pole for Christmas.
Santa's coming! He'll be at Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake on Saturday before he head back to the North Pole for Christmas.
Navy Pier hosts Santa's Send Off during Light Up the Lake
Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier is the largest indoor outdoor holiday experience in the city, featuring the lights, fireworks, and the beauty of being by Lake Michigan.
Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier is the largest indoor outdoor holiday experience in the city, featuring the lights, fireworks, and the beauty of being by Lake Michigan.
Special performances from Gus Giordano dancers on Orange Friday
High schoolers with the Gus Giordano Dance School gave us a sneak peak of their performance of the "Jazzcracker" live throughout Orange Friday.
High schoolers with the Gus Giordano Dance School gave us a sneak peak of their performance of the "Jazzcracker" live throughout Orange Friday.
Chicago Gift Wrap owner shares tips, tricks for the holidays
Nora Carpenter, the owner of Chicago Gift Wrap, found her knack for present wrapping and opened a small business. She showed us some of her tips and tricks this Orange Friday.
Nora Carpenter, the owner of Chicago Gift Wrap, found her knack for present wrapping and opened a small business. She showed us some of her tips and tricks this Orange Friday.
Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier hosts Santa's Send Off
Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake programming continues this weekend with Santa's Send Off at the Lakefront Lodge on Saturday.
Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake programming continues this weekend with Santa's Send Off at the Lakefront Lodge on Saturday.
'Night at the Museum' with Chance the Rapper
"Night at the Museum" is only in its 5th year, but it's already become a holiday tradition for many Chicago families.
"Night at the Museum" is only in its 5th year, but it's already become a holiday tradition for many Chicago families.
'Night at the Museum' with Chance the Rapper
Kids and families had the whole run of the Museum of Science and Industry on Thursday night, for "Night at the Museum," hosted by Social Works and Chance the Rapper.
Kids and families had the whole run of the Museum of Science and Industry on Thursday night, for "Night at the Museum," hosted by Social Works and Chance the Rapper.
Santa headed to Chicago? One agency is lobbying for him to move his workshop here
Chicago's Economic Development Agency works to attract businesses to the city and right now, they're on a charm offensive to bring in a world-famous toy-maker and distributor.
Chicago's Economic Development Agency works to attract businesses to the city and right now, they're on a charm offensive to bring in a world-famous toy-maker and distributor.
Holiday travel tips: This is when you should avoid the roads
The holidays are just around the corner, and travel is ramping up on highways all over the country.
The holidays are just around the corner, and travel is ramping up on highways all over the country.
Holiday travel tips: When you should avoid the roads
The holidays are just around the corner, and travel is ramping up on highways all over the country.
The holidays are just around the corner, and travel is ramping up on highways all over the country.
'Home Alone vs. Illinois law: Consequences for parents who leave kids at home alone
'Home Alone' was set in the Chicago suburbs, which means Illinois law would apply if this actual incident occurred.
'Home Alone' was set in the Chicago suburbs, which means Illinois law would apply if this actual incident occurred.
Santa to Chicago? Group lobbying for Claus to move workshop
A group is lobbying for Santa Claus to move to Chicago!
A group is lobbying for Santa Claus to move to Chicago!
Holiday shopping surge expected despite economic concerns
The countdown to Christmas is on, and shoppers are expected to spend more this holiday than ever before. It?s interesting because Fox News polling shows nearly 80% of Americans are concerned about the economy. Yet, Americans are expected to smash holiday spending records this year. And the ones who wait until the last minute to buy gifts may have the most to worry about.
The countdown to Christmas is on, and shoppers are expected to spend more this holiday than ever before. It?s interesting because Fox News polling shows nearly 80% of Americans are concerned about the economy. Yet, Americans are expected to smash holiday spending records this year. And the ones who wait until the last minute to buy gifts may have the most to worry about.