Consumer tips for safe holiday shopping in Chicago

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Chicago's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has released a set of tips to help shoppers avoid scams and make informed purchases.

Macy's on State Street begins festive season with tree lighting ceremony
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As the holiday season approaches, Macy's flagship store on State Street is already setting the festive mood with the annual tree lighting ceremony held Saturday.

Berwyn Holiday Market: Kendra Shaw reveals what's in store this year
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Holiday shopping is in full swing for many. Kendra Shaw, the economic development manager with the Berwyn Development Corporation, joined Good Day Chicago to tell us all about Berwyn's Holiday Market.

Budgeting around the holidays can help minimize debt
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More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.

93.9 LITE FM begins playing round-the-clock Christmas music

While many folks might still be recovering from Halloween candy binges, 93.9 LITE FM is wasting no time in ushering in the Christmas season with their classic holiday tunes.

93.9 LITE FM begins playing round-the-clock Christmas music
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While many folks might still be recovering from Halloween candy binges, 93.9 LITE FM is wasting no time in ushering in the Christmas season with their classic holiday tunes.

State Street Macy's decorates Walnut Room ahead of the Great Tree lighting
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Santa's elves are working tirelessly to prepare the Walnut Room at the Macy's on State Street for this weekend's Great Tree lighting. The festivities begin Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

Oreo giving $100K in prizes to people who decorate early for the holidays

Oreo has announced that it's looking to dish out a total of $100,000 in prizes to people who decorate their homes for the holidays ahead of Thanksgiving. The giveaway begins Nov. 1.

Here's what to do with your old pumpkins

Putting old pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns in the trash and hauling them off to the landfill creates more waste in the stream and adds in the extra expense of trucking.

USAF Band hosting special Veterans Day performances
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November 11th is a day to honor our veterans and as part of celebrating them, the USAF Band of Mid-America is holding special Chicago-area Veterans Day concerts.

Christmas music is officially back on 93.9 LITE FM
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iHeartMedia's 93.9 LITE FM has begun playing Christmas music today, just one day after Halloween.

Pilsen's Club One opens doors to the community for Day of the Day celebrations
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Wednesday is the first day of Day of the Dead celebrations and it holds a lot of significance for the Chicago community. One event at Club One in Pilsen is open to the community so attendees don?t have to be a member to take part.