Kids Rank provides community, support for military children
Kelcey Liverpool, founder and executive director of Kids Rank, talks about what they're doing to provide support and connection among military children during April, the Month of the Military Child.
Kelcey Liverpool, founder and executive director of Kids Rank, talks about what they're doing to provide support and connection among military children during April, the Month of the Military Child.
Finding Chicago's most fit lawyer
The Chicago Bar Association is looking for lawyers and law school students to show off their athletic abilities in a new competition.
The Chicago Bar Association is looking for lawyers and law school students to show off their athletic abilities in a new competition.
Chicago dad creates Jiobit child tracking device after losing son for 30 minutes at Maggie Daley Park
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
15,000 summer jobs for teenagers and young adults available through 'One Summer Chicago' program
Teenagers and young adults looking for 2022 summer jobs in Chicago are being encouraged to sign up for “One Summer Chicago,” which offers over 15,000 job opportunities.
Teenagers and young adults looking for 2022 summer jobs in Chicago are being encouraged to sign up for “One Summer Chicago,” which offers over 15,000 job opportunities.
Father breaks record running half marathon pushing quintuplets
Chad Kempel, a father of seven, crossed the finish line in two hours and 19 minutes. And he did it all while pushing his five 4-year-olds.
Chad Kempel, a father of seven, crossed the finish line in two hours and 19 minutes. And he did it all while pushing his five 4-year-olds.
The world’s largest treehouse resort to open in Tennessee — how you can stay here
When the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is completed, it will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. And yes, there will be slides, ladders, and drawbridges.
When the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is completed, it will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. And yes, there will be slides, ladders, and drawbridges.
National Burrito Day 2022: Chipotle, Taco Bell among chains offering freebies
Thursday, April 7 is National Burrito Day, and several restaurant chains are participating by offering deals and freebies.
Thursday, April 7 is National Burrito Day, and several restaurant chains are participating by offering deals and freebies.
Study finds Tiktok triggers parts of the brain associated with addiction
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Tips on keeping your car in good shape
Cox said a good first step is to make sure you are taking care of your car according to the manufacturer specifications — that means knowing the recommended service intervals for things like oil changes and tire rotation.
Cox said a good first step is to make sure you are taking care of your car according to the manufacturer specifications — that means knowing the recommended service intervals for things like oil changes and tire rotation.
Toyota buyers to lose US electric vehicle tax credits
The automaker expects that sometime before the end of June it will reach a 200,000-vehicle cap on the credits.
The automaker expects that sometime before the end of June it will reach a 200,000-vehicle cap on the credits.
Ohio man sustains beer-only diet for Lent, gives up food
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
Calling all Gerber babies: Company launches photo search for 2022 'Spokesbaby'
Parents of kids up to age 4 with “a playful smile that can light up a room” are encouraged to submit their baby for Gerber’s 2022 photo search.
Parents of kids up to age 4 with “a playful smile that can light up a room” are encouraged to submit their baby for Gerber’s 2022 photo search.
White Sox Opening Day: New food, drink options for 2022 season
When you're looking for that beer man, there are 75 craft beers from 46 breweries. Plus — Miller Light is back at the Rate, with the rest of the Molson Coors lineup.
When you're looking for that beer man, there are 75 craft beers from 46 breweries. Plus — Miller Light is back at the Rate, with the rest of the Molson Coors lineup.
Dinkel's Bakery in Lake View closing permanently April 30
Owner Norm Dinkel — whose grandparents started the bakery in 1922 — simply said, "it was time." "A couple months ago, I looked in the mirror and I saw an old guy, so I went and got a new mirror...and I still saw an old guy," Dinkel said.
Owner Norm Dinkel — whose grandparents started the bakery in 1922 — simply said, "it was time." "A couple months ago, I looked in the mirror and I saw an old guy, so I went and got a new mirror...and I still saw an old guy," Dinkel said.
Chicago offering free legal help to renters facing eviction
Now that the eviction moratorium is over in Chicago, city hall is taking steps to level the playing field, offering free legal help to low-income renters facing eviction.
Now that the eviction moratorium is over in Chicago, city hall is taking steps to level the playing field, offering free legal help to low-income renters facing eviction.
Tips for negotiating lower rent amid increasing prices
Brian Carberry, senior managing editor of Rent.com, dishes out helpful tips for negotiating a lower rent amid steadily increasing prices.
Brian Carberry, senior managing editor of Rent.com, dishes out helpful tips for negotiating a lower rent amid steadily increasing prices.
Former 'Bachelorette' star Jason Tartick talks new self-help book, preview's Chicago tour stop
"Bachelorette" alum Jason Tartick joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his new book "The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career."
"Bachelorette" alum Jason Tartick joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his new book "The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career."
Suburban Chicago plant store 'Herbs & the Burbs' gives away plants every weekend
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
Some personalized US license plates are worth more than the car
Some personalized license plates sell for thousands, even millions, of dollars.
Some personalized license plates sell for thousands, even millions, of dollars.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.