Decades-lost bridal photos discovered at auction, returned to 85-year-old bride
Lost bridal photos, missing for over 30 years, have been rediscovered and returned to their owner, Harriet Galbraith, by a Virginia woman named Sandra Poindexter. Poindexter found the photos at an auction while searching for vintage picture frames.
Hospital's smallest baby to ever survive goes home after 116 days in care
John "Buddy" McClinton, one of the smallest babies ever born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has been discharged after spending 116 days in care. Born at just 24 weeks and two days last September, Buddy weighed less than a pound.
How to keep your kids safe online
Children have flooded social media over the last several years and some parents often forget to check in with them to make sure they are staying safe while online. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart breaks down some helpful tips that parents need to know.
Mississippi mom says 7-year-old son was written up for saying 'Jesus Christ' at school
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Child tax credit expansion part of bipartisan $78B deal proposed in Congress
In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.
Family welcomes newborn son via surrogacy after losing 3 children in school bus stop crash
An Indiana mother recently welcomed her newborn son via surrogacy five years after her three children were killed in a school bus stop car crash.
Author Meg George guides families on fostering philanthropy in kids
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.
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.
Top trending baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s rising in popularity
Laura Wattenberg, the creator of Namerology, said parents are looking for distinctive names that stand out. Here’s a look at which names will be trending this year.
'We’ll split it': Virginia brothers fulfill lifelong pact, share $230,000 lottery win
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Connecticut twins born in different years – one in 2023 and the other in 2024
One baby was born in 2023 and just minutes later, the second baby was born in 2024.
First couple to marry in Cook County this year originally met at Chicago bus stop
They first met at a Chicago bus stop and on Tuesday, they became the first couple to be married in Cook County in the New Year.
First couple to marry in Cook County this year originally met at Chicago bus stop
Angelica Rodriguez and Alfonso Arroyo first met at a Chicago bus stop and on Tuesday, they became the first couple to be married in Cook County in 2024.
'Sleep divorce' offers benefits for couples seeking good night's rest
Maybe splitting up in the bedroom can help save your relationship. Elizabeth Pearson, career wellness coach and author of "Career Confinement," explains why some couples say sleeping apart is keeping them together.
First babies of 2024 born at Chicago-area hospitals
The first babies of the New Year were born Monday morning at Chicago-area hospitals.
First babies of 2024 born at Chicago-area hospitals
The first babies of the New Year were born Monday morning at Chicago-area hospitals.
National Divorce Day: Why first Monday signals surge in marital splits
The first working Monday of the new year is also the busiest day of the year for divorce filings. It's even been given the nickname "national divorce day." Family law attorney Jason Adess joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday to explain why married couples often split up at the start of the year.
Jurassic Quest invades Rosemont this week
Jurassic Quest, the ultimate dinosaur adventure, will be at the Donald E. Stephen Convention Center from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1.
'Sharenting' highlights disturbing trend of parents over-sharing on social media
"Sharenting" is a relatively new term to describe parents over-sharing things about their children online