Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil makes his winter prediction

Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, left his burrow on Friday morning and made his Groundhog Day prediction: six more weeks of winter or an early spring?

Chicago Gen Z entrepreneurs cultivate urban mushroom farm with global sustainability vision

In the heart of Chicago, two ambitious Gen Z entrepreneurs have cultivated a local business dedicated to growing gourmet mushrooms, transforming an indoor urban farm into a go-to supplier for exotic mushrooms throughout the area.

Englewood woman receives millionth pound of produce in surprise celebration

An Englewood woman received a special surprise with her regular produce delivery: the millionth pound of produce provided by Dion’s Chicago Dream.

You're probably not drinking enough water
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How much water do you drink in a day and how much do you need? Deena Centofanti delves into the answers in today's Health Watch.

Tasty recipes to spice up your Mardi Gras celebrations
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It's carnival season in New Orleans but you don't need to travel there to get a taste. Celebrity chef Kevin Belton joins Good Day Chicago with some of his favorite Mardi Gras recipes.

Travel advisory issued for Jamaica, The Bahamas due to uptick in crime
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Those traveling to Jamaica are urged to reconsider travel plans due to the crime and lack of medical care by the state department. Chelsea Torres has the story.

Two Chicago-area men inducted into White Castle Hall of Fame

There are many great honors that one can receive in life, but a pair of Chicago area men say they all pale in comparison to the honor they received Wednesday.

Budweiser's Clydesdales return for Super Bowl LVIII

Budweiser's 2024 Super Bowl appearance will mark a return to the beverage maker's roots after a turbulent 2023 mired by the company's Bud Light partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney, which alienated customers and wholesale partners.

Ravinia Brewing Company faces threat of closure in trademark dispute with Ravinia Festival

For nearly six years, Ravinia Brewing has been serving craft beer in Highland Park, more recently at a taproom in Logan Square. But now, they say they’re in danger of being bullied out of business by the much bigger Ravinia music festival.

Oak Park officer delivers DoorDash order after 'driver ran into some trouble'

Oak Park police officers helped one hungry DoorDash customer get their order after their delivery driver got into some trouble with the law. 

What's cooking at Pierogi Kitchen?
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Roseanne Tellez takes us to Pierogi Kitchen, and we talk, well --- pierogies!

Best Chicago restaurants honored at the Banchet Awards
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Chicago's top restaurants received recognition at the Banchet Awards Sunday night. Among those awarded were Galit, Vistro Prime and Gaijin and Indienne.

US issues travel warning for Bahamas over spike in murders: 'Keep a low profile'

The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a warning and travel advisory to Americans, citing the 18 murders that have occurred on the island nation since Jan. 1.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.

Study says Generation Z could be riskiest drivers in the U.S.
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A recent study says Gen-Z could be the riskiest drivers in the country. Samantha Spitz reports, the study found they're the most crash-prone group on the roads.