BBB warns of scammers on 'Giving Tuesday'

With all that money floating around, it is prime territory for scam artists.

Holiday shopping: Learning the sustainability mindset
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With the holiday season upon us, one expert is saying to evaluate the need for certain items before purchasing.

Suburbanites celebrate Hanukkah in Aurora with menorah lighting at Fox Valley Mall

The City of Aurora said the mall's location on Route 59 allowed people from Aurora, Naperville and other nearby communities to celebrate at this first-of-its-kind event.

Bronzeville business owners host holiday parade to promote 'Small Business Saturday'

Early numbers from this year's Black Friday show sales are on track to break records. A new "Mastercard Spending Pulse Report" found that by noon Friday, shoppers had already spent about $5.8 billion, up 7% percent compared to the same time in 2020.

Free Festival of Lights opens in Aurora

The city said that more than 50,000 cars toured the Festival of Lights in 2020.

Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts

Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.

The best places to shop on Black Friday 2021

Last week, WalletHub published a report that found which retailers have the best deals for the shopping holiday.

Will holiday traditions return to normal?
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Shoppers may need a bit of Santa's magic to get their gifts on time this year.

New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite

It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.

Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo

Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.

Chicago Salvation Army provides hundreds with Thanksgiving meals-to-go

The Salvation Army worked to feed hundreds this holiday with Thanksgiving meals-to-go. They spent hours handing out turkey and all trimmings at the Salvation Army Freedom Center in Humboldt Park.

Chicago Salvation Army gives away hundreds of Thanksgiving meals
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The Salvation Army worked to feed hundreds this holiday with Thanksgiving meals-to-go. They spent hours handing out turkey and all trimmings at the Salvation Army Freedom Center in Humboldt Park.

Ice rinks to open across Chicago on Nov. 25

The ice rinks will begin to open across Chicago Friday, including the Maggie Daley Park's Skating Ribbon.