Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent

Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.

5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’

“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.

The Village celebrates 97 years of serving Italian favorites
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Giovanna Capitanini and Jonathan Capitanini talk about keeping tradition alive at Italian Village and the importance of their legendary dining legacy.

Chicago's most expensive martini will only set you back $13,000
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If you like the finer things in life, a new martini in Chicago may be right up your alley. You'll have only have to fork over a cool $13,000 to take a sip.

Time to plan for holiday travels
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It's never too early to start thinking about your holiday travel plans. The sooner you nail down your dates the more money you can save.

Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost

Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.

Ema opens in Glenview
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A new Mediterranean restaurant with Chef CJ Jacobson has opened in the suburbs. Ema, a mezze-style eatery, is now open in Glenview.

Controversy brewing over new Starbucks location in Little Village

Controversy is brewing in Little Village as Starbucks prepares to open a new location in a plaza that once housed local small businesses.

Lincoln Park run/walk aims to support Brain Aneurysm Foundation
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On the last Sunday of this month, people will gather to support a worthy cause, raise some money and run or walk Lincoln Park. Ramblin' Ray, host of the Ray Stevens Show on WLS-AM 890, and Janet Sutherland joined Good Day to talk more about the annual Brain Aneurysm Foundation Chicago Run/Walk and the big goal this year.

Krispy Kreme offering a dozen doughnuts for 13 cents on Friday the 13th

Krispy Kreme has announced a new promotion for a dozen donuts for 13 cents in honor of Friday the 13th. Here's how to get the deal.