Elevating our level of pandemic preparedness
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Dr. Helen Boucher from Tufts Medical Center talks about the importance of not letting our guard down in the fight against COVID-19.

Sam’s Club offering free virtual visits with Santa from the North Pole

Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.

Brookfield Zoo's 'Holiday Magic' celebrating its 39th year
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Tis the season for planning family-friendly holiday events and if you're making your list, don't forget the holiday magic event at Brookfield Zoo now in its 39th year.

Fake merchandise to watch out for on Cyber Monday
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Today is Cyber Monday and there a lot of deals and steals. Also, a lot of scams. Steven Bansbach with the Chicago field office of Customs and Border Patrol has more on what shoppers need to be on the lookout for.

Aurora Festival of Lights opens for the 14th year

The Aurora Festival of Lights, one of the largest outdoor displays of holiday lights in northern Illinois, has opened for its 14th year.

Woman invites those ‘feeling lonely’ to virtual Thanksgiving dinner by drawing them at her table

“I wanted to find a way to use Twitter to draw people together and help us all feel less isolated during this time, while still staying safe," Jessica Kantrowitz told FOX TV Stations.

Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid COVID-19 pandemic

Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries

Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.

Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5

How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.

Entrepreneurs pay for over $40K in groceries at metro Atlanta Kroger

The shoppers at the Decatur Kroger were shocked when all their groceries were paid for by a group of Atlanta entrepreneurs.

Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals

This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.