These cities have the worst Thanksgiving holiday traffic
Auto club AAA estimates that 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.
Auto club AAA estimates that 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.
Holiday season etiquette to observe as Thanksgiving approaches
Etiquette expert Akilah Easter dishes out some tips for those looking to have a cordial and respectful holiday season among friends and family.
Etiquette expert Akilah Easter dishes out some tips for those looking to have a cordial and respectful holiday season among friends and family.
CTA Holiday Train makes jubilant return next week
For the 31st time, the CTA is rolling out its vibrant holiday train and bus to rev up Christmas spirit this year.
For the 31st time, the CTA is rolling out its vibrant holiday train and bus to rev up Christmas spirit this year.
CTA rolls out its holiday fleet ahead of December
The CTA is bringing back its holiday train and buses later this month.
The CTA is bringing back its holiday train and buses later this month.
Build a gingerbread house out of Pop-Tarts and you could win $15,000
A Pop-Tarts judging panel will determine the best gingerbread house based on creativity, uniqueness, and variety. Here's how to enter.
A Pop-Tarts judging panel will determine the best gingerbread house based on creativity, uniqueness, and variety. Here's how to enter.
Thanksgiving travel costs on the rise
As everyone makes their final holiday plans, expect to pay more this year to get out of town.
As everyone makes their final holiday plans, expect to pay more this year to get out of town.
TikTok star Ismail Taher gives out Thanksgiving turkeys in suburban Chicago
A social media superstar is blessing families in the Chicago area.
A social media superstar is blessing families in the Chicago area.
Tips on keeping your pets safe during the holidays
Turkey time and pets do not always mix well. Here are some safety concerns and tips heading into the holidays.
Turkey time and pets do not always mix well. Here are some safety concerns and tips heading into the holidays.
Nearly 1 in 5 people willing to pay $200 or more for their Christmas tree, survey finds
Although consumers are paring back their spending this holiday season, many won't give up the luxury of having a real Christmas tree.
Although consumers are paring back their spending this holiday season, many won't give up the luxury of having a real Christmas tree.
How much you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving staples this year
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
How to keep calm and stress-free this holiday season
Author of "The Joy of Missing Out," Tanya Dalton, explains how putting too much pressure on yourself during the holidays is counterproductive. Dalton says don't ask yourself, "What do I need to do?" Instead ask yourself, "What will make the holidays memorable?"
Author of "The Joy of Missing Out," Tanya Dalton, explains how putting too much pressure on yourself during the holidays is counterproductive. Dalton says don't ask yourself, "What do I need to do?" Instead ask yourself, "What will make the holidays memorable?"
Magnificent Mile gets lit up for 31st annual Lights Festival this Saturday
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns for its 31st year this Saturday. The parade will be led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as The Walt Disney World Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns for its 31st year this Saturday. The parade will be led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as The Walt Disney World Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Get in the spirit with Metra's Holiday Trains this December
Metra will be bringing holiday magic to the Metra Electric Line on three Saturdays this December, offering Holiday Train rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus to a North Pole winter wonderland at Millennium Station.
Metra will be bringing holiday magic to the Metra Electric Line on three Saturdays this December, offering Holiday Train rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus to a North Pole winter wonderland at Millennium Station.
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry unveils this year's Christmas exhibit
The Museum of Science and Industry has unveiled this year's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit.
The Museum of Science and Industry has unveiled this year's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit.
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry unveils this year's Christmas exhibit
The Museum of Science and Industry has unveiled this year's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit.
The Museum of Science and Industry has unveiled this year's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit.
Chicago firefighters demonstrate how frying a turkey this Thanksgiving could go terribly wrong
The Chicago Fire Department demonstrated how a delicious main course could turn Thanksgiving into tragedy.
The Chicago Fire Department demonstrated how a delicious main course could turn Thanksgiving into tragedy.
Peter Billingsley on reprising Ralphie in 'A Christmas Story Christmas'
Peter Billingsley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his experience filming "A Christmas Story Christmas" and how the original film came to define his life and career.
Peter Billingsley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his experience filming "A Christmas Story Christmas" and how the original film came to define his life and career.
Chicago firefighters demonstrate how frying a turkey this Thanksgiving could go terribly wrong
People love fried turkey for the holidays, but it may not be the safest tradition to do at home. Chicago firefighters demonstrated putting a turkey in a deep fryer and it ended in flames. Officials say when frying a turkey always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
People love fried turkey for the holidays, but it may not be the safest tradition to do at home. Chicago firefighters demonstrated putting a turkey in a deep fryer and it ended in flames. Officials say when frying a turkey always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
How the pandemic created lasting changes in holiday shopping
Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic made consumers shift the way they approached holiday shopping.
Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic made consumers shift the way they approached holiday shopping.
Museum of Science and Industry is in the holiday spirit with 'Christmas Around the World'
Christmas Around the World is an exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. The 80-year-old tradition started with one tree decorated differently for 12 days to honor the 12 countries fighting along side the US in WWII. Now there are 50 trees decorated for different countries.
Christmas Around the World is an exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. The 80-year-old tradition started with one tree decorated differently for 12 days to honor the 12 countries fighting along side the US in WWII. Now there are 50 trees decorated for different countries.