NancyLoo's Blog

I am so thrilled FOX Chicago teamed up with Jewel-Osco this month for a weekly event called "Stuff the Truck".   So far, we've stopped on the South Side of Chicago and Northwest Indiana and I have been so touched by the outpouring of community support for this effort.   With the sagging economy, many of our local food pantries are struggling to meet the growing demand for help.  Thousands of local children are going hungry and a single can of food can make a difference! 

Please help if you can by making a donation at your local Jewel-Osco store.  Or join us from 7-10am during "Good Day Chicago" for our final "Stuff the Truck" events: 

Thurs. 9/18,  Jewel-Osco,  4 E. Ogden,  Westmont

Thurs., 9/25, Jewel-Osco,  2940 North Ashland, Chicago

Many thanks to the countless people who've donated so far.

Feel free to share your thoughts on Hunger Action Month.

Here are a two video clips from our events so far:

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Con
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After six weeks on a waiting list, I was able to make the big switch to a hybrid car last week and what a difference!   Already, I'm averaging about 40 miles to a gallon and can easily understand how hybrid drivers become "hypermilers".  I don't even mind sitting in traffic anymore because the car's not burning ANY gas!  It's quite a savings since I commute daily from the far northwest suburbs.

And now, the hybrid waiting list is about four months long.   

Have any of you changed your driving routines due to the high gas prices?  How 'bout some tips on getting even more mileage?

Just got word that the soccer tournament my daughter's team was set to play in this weekend has been cancelled due to our horrible weather.  YIPPPPEEEE!!!!   It would've consumed our entire weekend.  And I know I'm not the only soccer mom from the team who's secretly happy.  Given the hectic lives we all lead these days, it's nice to have some unexpected "down" time to spend together.  

I hear there are all sorts of cancellations due to the weather - baseball, softball, lacrosse... There must be other parents and caregivers out there feeling the same guilty pleasure?!?!?!   Enjoy the weekend!

The stores put out the holiday stuff before Halloween! It's not your imagination... retailers want you to feeled rushed into shopping NOW! And one local radio station is already playing holiday tunes exclusively. Do these tactics work on you? Will it change your holiday routine or make you spend more?

An exciting change starts now here at FOX News Chicago.  This week, our morning news show officially becomes "Good Day Chicago"!   Our new-and-improved program will include a number of changes including "live" chat online during the show, My Music Monday and opportunities for YOU to shape the show!   We know the importance of efficiency in your morning routine so help us to help you... chime in with your thoughts. 

March Madness is here and after filling out my brackets, I am second guessing and wishing I had taken more risk with my picks.  I'm going with Ohio State to win it all but now I'm feeling there may be some major upsets in the first two rounds.  And, I didn't take my Oregon Ducks past the Elite 8.  What do you think?  Maybe I've got to fill out 3 versions of brackets! 

      The Year of the Pig 4705 arrives on Sunday, February 18th.   If you're superstitious like me, be sure to have a clean house and something new to wear.  Be sure to put away all knives and brooms or you'll threaten and sweep away all good tidings.  Also, maintain good spirits on Sunday.  The Chinese believe the first day of the new year sets the tone for the rest of the year.  So, no fighting and no tears.  "Gung Hei Fat Choi", that's Happy New Year in Chinese.    Are you superstitious too?