Volunteers hand out free food in Chicago area for Thanksgiving
The spirit of Thanksgiving is alive and well across the Chicago area.
The spirit of Thanksgiving is alive and well across the Chicago area.
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.
About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.
Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
Easy and simple Thanksgiving recipes to give a whirl this year
Chef Rebekah Ziesmer from Conagra Brands breaks down a few simple recipes to add a special flavor to this year's Thanksgiving festivities.
Chef Rebekah Ziesmer from Conagra Brands breaks down a few simple recipes to add a special flavor to this year's Thanksgiving festivities.
Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again
The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.
The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.
Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem will be limited to just 50 people
Christmas celebrations in the biblical town Christians honor as Jesus' birthplace will be strictly limited this year. Normally thousands of people attend events in Bethlehem's Manger Square. This year, only a few dozen will be allowed.
Christmas celebrations in the biblical town Christians honor as Jesus' birthplace will be strictly limited this year. Normally thousands of people attend events in Bethlehem's Manger Square. This year, only a few dozen will be allowed.
Millions of Americans have plane tickets for Thanksgiving, and it's not clear how many will show up
Millions of Americans bought tickets to travel over Thanksgiving. The number of passengers at airports was already up on Friday and Saturday. Now people are wondering -- how many will actually fly?
Millions of Americans bought tickets to travel over Thanksgiving. The number of passengers at airports was already up on Friday and Saturday. Now people are wondering -- how many will actually fly?
NJ governor's 'draconian' coronavirus order limiting holiday gatherings won't be enforced, police chief says
"I wasn't going to have my police officers going knocking on doors and ruining somebody's holiday," the New Jersey police chief said.
"I wasn't going to have my police officers going knocking on doors and ruining somebody's holiday," the New Jersey police chief said.
Lines extend for miles for Tyler Perry's Thanksgiving giveaway
The first person in line arrived at 3 p.m. Saturday – 15 hours in advance.
The first person in line arrived at 3 p.m. Saturday – 15 hours in advance.
How much will you spend this holiday season? COVID has some shoppers thinking twice
"Shopping was an outlet to relieve stress -- it was an escape from life," one person said. "Now, it's a source of stress because the process of it is so cumbersome.
"Shopping was an outlet to relieve stress -- it was an escape from life," one person said. "Now, it's a source of stress because the process of it is so cumbersome.
Tyler Perry offers Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families on Sunday
Tyler Perry is continuing his long-standing efforts to give back to the Atlanta community. He announced his studio will be giving out Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families this Sunday.
Tyler Perry is continuing his long-standing efforts to give back to the Atlanta community. He announced his studio will be giving out Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families this Sunday.
Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
CTA Holiday train and bus to return, but no riders allowed
The CTA’s holiday train and bus will resume their annual journeys around Chicago this season, but commuters will have to enjoy the festivities from afar due to new safety measures against the coronavirus pandemic.
The CTA’s holiday train and bus will resume their annual journeys around Chicago this season, but commuters will have to enjoy the festivities from afar due to new safety measures against the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. John Coleman: Staying COVID-19 safe over the holidays
We are less than a week away from one of the biggest family holiday gathering days of the year. We've all been told not to gather with groups, not to travel and not to leave our homes except when necessary. Northwestern pulmonologist John Coleman is encouraging everyone to follow the rules.
We are less than a week away from one of the biggest family holiday gathering days of the year. We've all been told not to gather with groups, not to travel and not to leave our homes except when necessary. Northwestern pulmonologist John Coleman is encouraging everyone to follow the rules.
CDC pleads with Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel
With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household.
With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household.
Chicago Christmas tree officially lit for the season
The holiday season is now shining brightly in Chicago after the city held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Thursday.
The holiday season is now shining brightly in Chicago after the city held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Thursday.
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
Owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days without food
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.