My Little Pony finally gallops into National Toy Hall of Fame

My Little Pony has finally earned a place in the National Toy Hall of Fame, joining Transformers and the card game Phase 10 as the 2024 inductees.

IDOT urges drivers not to swerve as deer activity increases this fall

As deer activity spikes in fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation advises drivers not to swerve to avoid deer to prevent accidents.

Will County farm provides fresh food to veterans facing food insecurity

A farm in Manhattan, Illinois, operates as a nonprofit with a single mission: to provide our nation’s veterans with the freshest food available, completely free of charge.

'I did it my way': Chicago veteran honors father with preserved tattoo after heart surgery

This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father’s memory alive.

Chicago veteran celebrates life-saving heart transplant and meaningful tattoo tribute
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This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father?s memory alive.

Most popular Thanksgiving sides in each state revealed

A new report revealed that 56% of Americans would rather pile their plates with side dishes than the turkey itself.

Largest dinosaur attraction in North America coming to Rosemont

The largest dinosaur attraction in North America is coming to Chicagoland with a unique mix of educational encounters and exhilarating experiences for Prehistoric buffs of all ages.

Thanksgiving by the numbers: Where does your food come from and what do farmers earn?

Nearly 300 million Americans celebrate Thanksgiving every fourth Thursday of November with classics such as Turkey, stuffing and cranberries, but did you ever wonder where all the staples come from?

Smart holiday travel tips with Family Entourage
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Whether you are staying local or flying out this holiday season, there are somethings you shouldn?t leave home without. Kelli Gillespie and Mei Ling Nazar, co-founders of Family Entourage, joined Good Day Chicago to share their holiday travel hacks.

Krispy Kreme unveils Thanksgiving pie-inspired doughnuts for the holidays

Krispy Kreme has launched its Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection, blending classic Thanksgiving pie flavors with its signature doughnuts.

Watch: Nebraska boy with rare disorder rides customized bike for 1st time

Seven-year-old Raanan Albert, one of only 28 people worldwide diagnosed with CLTC-related disorder, experienced the joy of riding a bike thanks to a gift from his physical therapist.

Lantern Pizza lights up Downers Grove with award-winning pies
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A family-owned pizza spot in Downers Grove is packing them in with their neopolitan pizzas. Lantern Pizza has been voted Suburban Life's Reader's Choice finest pizza for the second year in a row.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend

After the buzz of election week in Chicago, the city hasn’t simmered down; instead, it’s brewing with vibrant events. Here's a list of things to do this weekend.

Reverse searing Porterhouse steaks with Weber
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Weber is serving up a mouth-watering recipe just in time for the Bears game on Sunday: the classic Porterhouse steak.

Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'

Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.

First IHOP-Applebee's joint restaurant coming to US: where and when it opens

The joint IHOP-Applebee’s concept that Dine Brands has been developing will arrive in America in early 2025. Here's where, and what it'll look like.