Carmel Catholic students launch big toy drive to give back all year long
Students at Carmel Catholic High School are leading a major toy drive, spreading holiday generosity throughout the entire year.
Students at Carmel Catholic High School are leading a major toy drive, spreading holiday generosity throughout the entire year.
The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas
A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.
Sending holiday cards is getting more expensive: Here’s how much it will cost you now
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
Inside Hyde Park School of Dance's magical preview of 'The Nutcracker'
FOX 32’s Gabriella Premus takes us behind the scenes for a look at the Hyde Park School of Dance's enchanting new production of "The Nutcracker."
FOX 32’s Gabriella Premus takes us behind the scenes for a look at the Hyde Park School of Dance's enchanting new production of "The Nutcracker."
How to survive holiday parenting pressure with family watching
TEDx speaker Rachael Fritz shares practical, compassionate strategies to stay grounded, avoid the comparison trap, and help your kids thrive during high-pressure holiday gatherings.
TEDx speaker Rachael Fritz shares practical, compassionate strategies to stay grounded, avoid the comparison trap, and help your kids thrive during high-pressure holiday gatherings.
Holiday gift guide: Top personality-based picks for stress-free shopping
Beauty expert Nicole Pearl shares her favorite personality-matched gift ideas—like heated jackets and festive tumblers—plus foolproof tips to simplify your holiday shopping.
Beauty expert Nicole Pearl shares her favorite personality-matched gift ideas—like heated jackets and festive tumblers—plus foolproof tips to simplify your holiday shopping.
Chicago winter bucket list: Rooftop curling, river hot tubs, and hidden speakeasies
Secret Chicago’s Tori shares the city’s top winter experiences—from rooftop curling and hot-tub river cruises to the Mile High speakeasy and festive pop-up bars.
Secret Chicago’s Tori shares the city’s top winter experiences—from rooftop curling and hot-tub river cruises to the Mile High speakeasy and festive pop-up bars.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Donut decorating with Stan's donuts!
You may be familiar with decorating cookies for the holidays, but Stan's Donuts in Chicago shows us how to make holiday themed donuts.
You may be familiar with decorating cookies for the holidays, but Stan's Donuts in Chicago shows us how to make holiday themed donuts.
Berwyn is Elfing Around the Depot for its annual holiday pub crawl
Put on your elf costume for Berwyn's Elfing Around The Depot holiday pub crawl.
Put on your elf costume for Berwyn's Elfing Around The Depot holiday pub crawl.
La Grange kicks off hometown holiday celebration this weekend!
Suburban La Grange kicks off its annual hometown holiday celebration this weekend with plenty of decorations, shopping and even a visit from the big man himself!
Suburban La Grange kicks off its annual hometown holiday celebration this weekend with plenty of decorations, shopping and even a visit from the big man himself!
Woodridge police donate recovered Lego sets after retail theft case | ChicagoLIVE
Woodridge police recovered about $1,000 in stolen Lego sets during a retail theft investigation that led to a guilty verdict. As part of the sentencing, a judge ordered the toys to be donated, and the department passed them along to local Toys for Tots collections, turning the case into a holiday bright spot for families in the community.
Woodridge police recovered about $1,000 in stolen Lego sets during a retail theft investigation that led to a guilty verdict. As part of the sentencing, a judge ordered the toys to be donated, and the department passed them along to local Toys for Tots collections, turning the case into a holiday bright spot for families in the community.
Thanksgiving centerpieces with 'A Pretty Flower'
Juli Tkalec, the owner of 'A Pretty Flower,' stopped by Good Day Chicago on Nov. 12, 2025, ahead of the holidays.
Juli Tkalec, the owner of 'A Pretty Flower,' stopped by Good Day Chicago on Nov. 12, 2025, ahead of the holidays.
President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
Chicago’s Red Kettle Campaign receives surprise gold donations | ChicagoLIVE
Salvation Army volunteers at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket found multiple gold coins dropped anonymously into two red kettles, marking a valuable early boost to this year’s holiday fundraising campaign.
Salvation Army volunteers at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket found multiple gold coins dropped anonymously into two red kettles, marking a valuable early boost to this year’s holiday fundraising campaign.
Jake Hamilton meets Santa's reindeer at Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch
FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton goes live from Shabbona to get up close with the festive herd—and maybe compare red noses with Rudolph.
FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton goes live from Shabbona to get up close with the festive herd—and maybe compare red noses with Rudolph.
Meet the lighting tech that ends holiday décor disasters for good
George Simeonov from Lumenex shows us a smarter way to illuminate your home or business with stunning, weatherproof holiday scenes that outshine the Griswolds.
George Simeonov from Lumenex shows us a smarter way to illuminate your home or business with stunning, weatherproof holiday scenes that outshine the Griswolds.
Why concert experiences are the hottest holiday gift this year at the Salt Shed
Brent Heyl joins us to preview must-see December shows at the Salt Shed, share music-discovery tips, and reveal what’s in store for New Year’s.
Brent Heyl joins us to preview must-see December shows at the Salt Shed, share music-discovery tips, and reveal what’s in store for New Year’s.
How holiday spending reveals the real state of the middle class economy
Business journalist Gene Marks breaks down holiday spending trends, what they mean for small businesses and the middle class, and how these signals shape expectations for the economy heading into 2026.
Business journalist Gene Marks breaks down holiday spending trends, what they mean for small businesses and the middle class, and how these signals shape expectations for the economy heading into 2026.