Hundreds of children to receive presents at Christmas in the Southland
The annual Christmas in the Wards event is coming to kids in the south suburbs. About 700 children will receive gifts from the event with the help of several community sponsors.
The annual Christmas in the Wards event is coming to kids in the south suburbs. About 700 children will receive gifts from the event with the help of several community sponsors.
How to cope with the holiday blues
The holidays can be stressful especially for people with existing mental health issues. The American Foundation of suicide prevention shares some way you can cope with the disruptions to your routine.
The holidays can be stressful especially for people with existing mental health issues. The American Foundation of suicide prevention shares some way you can cope with the disruptions to your routine.
Christmas in the Southland returns for 2nd year of gift giving
Families in the south suburbs are in for a special holiday as Christmas in the Wards gears up to give away TVs, bikes and much more. The charitable giveaway has been serving the wards of Chicago for almost three decades and recently expanded to include some suburbs.
Families in the south suburbs are in for a special holiday as Christmas in the Wards gears up to give away TVs, bikes and much more. The charitable giveaway has been serving the wards of Chicago for almost three decades and recently expanded to include some suburbs.
'Christmas in the Wards' provides gifts for hundreds of Chicago families
Chicago's annual "Christmas in the Wards" program brought hundreds of people together on Saturday for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago's annual "Christmas in the Wards" program brought hundreds of people together on Saturday for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christmas toy drive hosted by This Is Life gets boost from Door Dash
Chicago nonprofit This Is Life hosted its annual toy drive on Saturday and got a special boost from Door Dash after they donated $2,500. The toy drive provides children and families with new toys donated by neighbors and local businesses in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Chicago nonprofit This Is Life hosted its annual toy drive on Saturday and got a special boost from Door Dash after they donated $2,500. The toy drive provides children and families with new toys donated by neighbors and local businesses in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
'Christmas in the Wards' provides gifts for hundreds of Chicago families
Chicago's annual "Christmas in the Wards" program brought hundreds of people together on Saturday for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.�
Chicago's annual "Christmas in the Wards" program brought hundreds of people together on Saturday for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.�
10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
Home for the holidays: Santa Claus visits care team who saved his life
For Richard Gottschlich, a Park Ridge man also known as Santa Claus, the joy of the holiday season was jeopardized when a persistent headache put him in the hospital this fall.
For Richard Gottschlich, a Park Ridge man also known as Santa Claus, the joy of the holiday season was jeopardized when a persistent headache put him in the hospital this fall.
Celebrate the holidays with Chewcuterie Grazing Boards
Chewcuterie Grazing Boards owner Rosanna Pratt joins Good Day Chicago to share how she builds delicious and unique grazing boards perfect for any event. From savory to sweet, this small business offers show-stopping snacks in all shapes and sizes.
Chewcuterie Grazing Boards owner Rosanna Pratt joins Good Day Chicago to share how she builds delicious and unique grazing boards perfect for any event. From savory to sweet, this small business offers show-stopping snacks in all shapes and sizes.
Marillac St. Vincent helps Chicago families celebrate holidays
More than 200 families will have a brighter holiday with the help of Marillac St. Vincent's Annual Christmas Store. The non-profit has been helping community members in need get all their shopping done at no cost for 60 years.
More than 200 families will have a brighter holiday with the help of Marillac St. Vincent's Annual Christmas Store. The non-profit has been helping community members in need get all their shopping done at no cost for 60 years.
'Christmas Fear': Midnight Terror Haunted House returns for a spooky weekend in Oak Lawn
Midnight Terror Haunted House is making a special return this weekend and introducing a chilling Christmas theme.
Midnight Terror Haunted House is making a special return this weekend and introducing a chilling Christmas theme.
Midnight Terror Haunted House returns for a spooky weekend in Oak Lawn
Midnight Terror Haunted House is making a special return for this weekend, introducing a chilling Christmas theme.
Midnight Terror Haunted House is making a special return for this weekend, introducing a chilling Christmas theme.
Elves from the Salvation Army collecting donations for annual 'Angel Tree' program
Volunteers from the Salvation Army donned their elf hats on Friday as they hit the streets, gathering items for the annual Angel Tree Program.
Volunteers from the Salvation Army donned their elf hats on Friday as they hit the streets, gathering items for the annual Angel Tree Program.
Salvation Army collecting donations for annual 'Angel Tree' program
Volunteers from the Salvation Army donned their elf hats on Friday as they hit the streets, gathering items for the annual Angel Tree Program.
Volunteers from the Salvation Army donned their elf hats on Friday as they hit the streets, gathering items for the annual Angel Tree Program.
'The Boys in the Boat' rows into theaters Christmas Day
Oscar-winner George Clooney may be one of the most recognizable movie stars on the planet, but he’s stepping behind the camera for the new inspirational sports drama, serving as director of "The Boys in the Boat."
Oscar-winner George Clooney may be one of the most recognizable movie stars on the planet, but he’s stepping behind the camera for the new inspirational sports drama, serving as director of "The Boys in the Boat."
Aspirin trick to keep Christmas trees from drying up garners attention amid fire safety concerns
Beecher firefighter Jonathan Mead suggests an unconventional tip to prevent natural trees from drying up and becoming fire hazards.
Beecher firefighter Jonathan Mead suggests an unconventional tip to prevent natural trees from drying up and becoming fire hazards.
Aspirin trick to keep Christmas trees from drying up garners attention amid fire safety concerns
Beecher firefighter Jonathan Mead suggests an unconventional tip to prevent natural trees from drying up and becoming fire hazards.
Beecher firefighter Jonathan Mead suggests an unconventional tip to prevent natural trees from drying up and becoming fire hazards.
Holiday shopping season off to a strong start
The National Retail Federation expects to see up to $966 billion in holiday spending, a record-breaking amount.
The National Retail Federation expects to see up to $966 billion in holiday spending, a record-breaking amount.
Holiday shopping season off to a strong start
The National Retail Federation expects to see up to $966 billion in holiday spending, a record-breaking amount
The National Retail Federation expects to see up to $966 billion in holiday spending, a record-breaking amount
Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood
When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.
When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.



















