Happy Apple Pie Shop in Oak Park bakes inclusion into its culture
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The Happy Apple Pie Shop isn?t just a local gem. They received national recognition for having the best pie in the state of Illinois.

Hundreds of reasons to explore western Cook County
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Executive Director of Visit Oak Park, Annie Coakley, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about events happening in western Cook County.

How Kaden Garland wants to leave his mark as an Oak Park senior

Not only is Kaden Garland ranked number one in the state. He's top 20 in the country. Going down to EIU this weekend means he has a target on his back. Here's how he manages that energy.

Visit Oak Park holding cicada photo contest
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In the suburbs, Cicadas are beginning their takeover. Since the creepy crawlers are already here, might as well have some fun with it and maybe even make some money.

Celebrate National Apple Pie Day with The Happy Apple Pie Shop
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Michelle Mascaro, owner of The Happy Apple Pie Shop, joins Good Day Chicago with some delicious treats to celebrate National Apple Pie Day. The Oak Park business has been around for the past 7 years serving baked goods full of locally sourced produce.

Chicago man sentenced for UPS truck robbery, spate of carjackings

A Chicago man involved in a spree of carjackings and robberies, including a brazen heist of a UPS truck, has learned his fate.

Chicago-area teacher in need of heart transplant
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A beloved former art teacher at Oak Park Elementary School and current employee of St. Ignatius College Prep finds himself at the center of a heartfelt plea as he awaits a heart transplant.

School of Rock Oak Park raises money to perform in Portugal
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The Show Team at School of Rock Oak Park has been selected to perform at one of the largest music festivals in the world: Rock in Rio Lisboa. The School of Rock Show Team needs the community's help to send all of its members overseas for the opportunity of a lifetime.

Bite the Burbs Restaurant Week brings flavor to the west suburbs
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Bite the Burbs is officially in full swing with more than two dozen restaurants across Oak Park, Forest park and Riverside are participating this year.

Black Heritage: Preserving the legacy of Dr. Percy L. Julian

He was only the third African-American in the U.S. to hold a PhD in chemistry and developed treatments for glaucoma, reproductive issues and arthritis.

Oak Park man faces array of charges after 120 mph pursuit with police

A 21-year-old Oak Park man is facing a multitude of charges after leading police on a lengthy pursuit while reaching speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.

Cook County physician convicted of $1.2M Medicaid fraud

A Cook County judge has convicted Dr. William McMiller for defrauding the state of over $1.2 million in Medicaid funds.

Oak Park awarded nearly $2M grant to assist asylum seekers

The village of Oak Park was awarded nearly $2 million through a grant program to help cities accommodate asylum seekers in their communities. 

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.