Southport Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl happening this Friday
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The annual Holiday Stroll returns to the Southport Corridor this upcoming Friday with caroler and cocktails. The shopping district will be decked in holiday d?cor and all participating businesses will be open until 9 p.m.

Lincoln Square, Ravenswood local businesses offer unique holiday gifts
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Studies show that about 68 cents of every dollar spent at a local business is reinvested in your community. Lincoln Square and Ravenswood offer plenty of stores to shop small this holiday season.

Timeless Toys talks best sellers this holiday season
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Stumped on what to get the kids for the holidays? Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square joins Good Day Chicago to show you what is hot and what is not.

Brookfield to host first-ever Kris Kringle Market
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Coming up this Saturday, Dec. 2, Brookfield is putting on their inaugural Kris Kringle Market. The event will coincide with the annual Holiday Walk. Along with local vendors who are offering a variety of homemade gifts, there will will be activities for the whole family.

Lincoln Square shops, crowds embrace Small Business Saturday

With Christmas decorations now shining bright, thousands entered stores along Lincoln Avenue for Small Business Saturday.

Gift ideas for everyone in your life this holiday season
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Fox 32's Joanie Lum was at the Woodfield Mall this Black Friday hunting down the best deals and gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

How to help older people in your life avoid scams this holiday season

Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.

The rise and fall of Black Friday

“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."

Uninvited Thanksgiving guest shoots host in Woodlawn

A man upset over not being invited to Thanksgiving dinner shot the host early Friday on the South Side.

Chicago Scots celebrate 178th 'Feast of the Haggis'
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The nonprofit group, Chicago Scots, celebrates Scottish culture in Riverside and supports Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care. The Scots are the oldest non-profit in Illinois and are celebrating their 178th Feast of the Haggis Saturday, Dec 2.

How to put Thanksgiving leftovers to good use
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The meal may be over, but the left overs tend to linger for a long time. Food and lifestyle expert Wayne Johnson joins Good Day Chicago with creative recipes to get rid of you leftovers.

Shoppers flock to Woodfield Mall for Black Friday deals
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Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall was open bright and early for shoppers looking for a good deal and jump start on their holiday shopping. Fox 32 Joanie Lum spoke with some Black Friday goers who weren't messing around.

A gift guide for garden lovers

Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.

A gift guide for movie lovers

What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.

A gift guide for music lovers

Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.