Family builds 20-foot snowman, dubbed ‘Snowzilla,’ in Alaska

Video footage, recorded by a local resident, shows the giant snowman with a corn cob pipe, a button nose, two eyes, a scarf and mittens.

Chicago Auto Show 2024 previews food offerings

The 2024 Chicago Auto Show starts in exactly one month, and on Tuesday, scores of people gathered at McCormick Place for a preview of what to expect.

How to prevent frozen pipes amid freeze warning

Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.

Got student loan debt? Here’s how to get up to $2500 tax deduction

According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.

Best travel destinations in 2024
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This year is expected to be one of the biggest travel years ever. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore fills us in on the trendy vacation spots to get a heads start on booking.

Author Meg George guides families on fostering philanthropy in kids
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Any successful community is made up of people who care, and that kindness starts with our children. It's never too early to understand philanthropy and take an active role in making the world better. Author Meg George joined Good Day Chicago on Tuesday to share some ways you can engage in generosity as a family.

'Slice to Meet You': PAWS Chicago's pizza fundraiser returns for shelter pets

Chicago's animal shelters are facing an unprecedented surge in pet intake, with stray dog admissions alone climbing by six percent in the past year and a staggering 22 percent rise since 2021.

Flights canceled after 737 scare
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Nearly five dozen flights were canceled Monday due to weather and the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 aircrafts.

Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban

Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.

Dating trends taking over in 2024
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Vanessa Sescila, matchmaker with It's Just Lunch Chicago, talks about some of the popular dating trends she is seeing in the New Year.

Winter driving tips from AAA
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Your commute to work may be a little dicey this week as Chicago prepares for what could be the first snowstorm of the year. AAA Spokesperson Molly Hart shares some tips for staying safe on slippery roads.

Investigators searching for missing part of aircraft after Alaska Airlines mid-air blowout
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The FAA is digging deeper into the mid-air window blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing Max 9 jet this weekend. Currently, an urgent search is underway to find a plane part that fell over Oregon. FOX's Christina Coleman has the story.

Fitness tips for working out in the New Year
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Getting fit is a popular resolution for the New Year, but it can be hard to start. Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor Jamie Kirby with KirbyFit Chicago demonstrates some easy ways to start your fitness journey at home.

Boeing faces backlash after plane has mid-air blowout
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Federal regulators on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of Boeing 737 Nine Max Planes after one of them had a mid-air blowout during an Alaska Airlines flight.

Chick-fil-A getting into entertainment business

Chick-fil-A has a job listing for an entertainment producer role who will be tasked with scaling up the company's non-food offerings.