When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Wreaths Across America leaders share how to honor veterans this holiday season
A Wreaths Across America spokesperson and volunteer explain the meaning behind Wreath Day, how families can ensure their loved ones are honored, and how anyone can sponsor a wreath to support veterans at rest.
A Wreaths Across America spokesperson and volunteer explain the meaning behind Wreath Day, how families can ensure their loved ones are honored, and how anyone can sponsor a wreath to support veterans at rest.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Don’t wing it this Thanksgiving — Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line has you covered
No matter your experience level, Butterball experts are just a phone call away this holiday season.
No matter your experience level, Butterball experts are just a phone call away this holiday season.
Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Gallagher Way transforms into Winterland for holiday festivities
FOX 32's Jake Hamilton heads over to Gallagher Way to check out some of their lovely winter offerings.
FOX 32's Jake Hamilton heads over to Gallagher Way to check out some of their lovely winter offerings.
How to fry a turkey: Keep your Thanksgiving feast safe and scrumptious with these tips!
Deep-fried turkey: delicious on the plate, dangerous by the fryer—here’s how to keep your Thanksgiving feast tasty and safe this year.
Deep-fried turkey: delicious on the plate, dangerous by the fryer—here’s how to keep your Thanksgiving feast tasty and safe this year.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
How to stay healthy and avoid getting sick this Thanksgiving
Doctors share key tips to reduce your risk of holiday illness—from vaccines and sleep to masks, sanitizer, and knowing when to stay home.
Doctors share key tips to reduce your risk of holiday illness—from vaccines and sleep to masks, sanitizer, and knowing when to stay home.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Festival of Trees brings holiday magic to the Medinah Shrine Center
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus gives a festive preview of the beautifully decorated holiday trees now on display at the Medinah Shrine Center.
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus gives a festive preview of the beautifully decorated holiday trees now on display at the Medinah Shrine Center.
2025 Guide: Must-see holiday light displays, events in Chicago, suburbs
The holiday season officially began in Chicago on Friday, with the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. But we're just getting started!
The holiday season officially began in Chicago on Friday, with the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. But we're just getting started!
Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.
Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Winterland at Chicago's Gallagher Way kicks off
Winterland at Gallagher Way in Chicago's Wrigleyville kicks off this weekend for the holidays
Winterland at Gallagher Way in Chicago's Wrigleyville kicks off this weekend for the holidays
Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
Vernon Hills toy co. awaits SCOTUS opinion
From that courtroom fight to one tied to the holidays, a toy company in Vernon Hills is waiting to hear from the Supreme Court. They’re challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs and the decision could hit right as shoppers start buying gifts.
From that courtroom fight to one tied to the holidays, a toy company in Vernon Hills is waiting to hear from the Supreme Court. They’re challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs and the decision could hit right as shoppers start buying gifts.
Holiday season kicks off as thousands gather for Chicago’s Millennium Park tree lighting
The holiday season officially began in Chicago Friday evening as thousands packed Millennium Park for the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony
The holiday season officially began in Chicago Friday evening as thousands packed Millennium Park for the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony
Target slashes prices on thousands of items in bid to revive slipping sales
Target adds 20,000 new holiday gifts, lowers prices to reverse declining sales
Target adds 20,000 new holiday gifts, lowers prices to reverse declining sales