Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
Lovin' Local: Vanille Patisserie baking up pies to feed Chicago's hungry
Even though Thanksgiving is still over a week away, this week?s Lovin? Local guest is baking up pies that serve up a tasty treat, but also helps to feed hungry families in Englewood. Sophie Evanoff of Vanille Patisserie has the details.
Even though Thanksgiving is still over a week away, this week?s Lovin? Local guest is baking up pies that serve up a tasty treat, but also helps to feed hungry families in Englewood. Sophie Evanoff of Vanille Patisserie has the details.
Survey: Third of consumers plan to spend less over holidays
A new survey finds the average person will spend one third less this holiday season than they did last year. U.S. News and World Report consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog has the details.
A new survey finds the average person will spend one third less this holiday season than they did last year. U.S. News and World Report consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog has the details.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
Rudolph, Santa figures from classic 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,' sell for whopping $368,000 at auction
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
Christmas tree arrives at Rockefeller Center in New York
The Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree arrived on Saturday!
The Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree arrived on Saturday!
Beautiful! The SkyBridge in Gatlinburg lights up for the holiday season
The event runs every night through January 31, 2021 (except Christmas Day).
The event runs every night through January 31, 2021 (except Christmas Day).
Santa goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic: How to see him safely
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Fundraiser aims to bring holiday joy to kids with incarcerated parents
There is an effort to make the holidays a little more joyful for those children whose parents are incarcerated. Jim Forbes of Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree fundraiser shares the details.
There is an effort to make the holidays a little more joyful for those children whose parents are incarcerated. Jim Forbes of Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree fundraiser shares the details.
Toys to avoid this holiday season
Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.
Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.
Hundreds of veterans, family members gather in Orland Park to honor those who've served
The mournful sound of Taps echoed across the Veterans Memorial in Orland Park on Wednesday.
The mournful sound of Taps echoed across the Veterans Memorial in Orland Park on Wednesday.
Chicago community gives back to veterans on their day
Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.
Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.
Black McDonald's owners give away free turkeys for 20th straight year
Derrick Lott talks about the free turkey giveaway put on the Black McDonald?s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Derrick Lott talks about the free turkey giveaway put on the Black McDonald?s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Salvation Army launches new type of Red Kettle campaign amid pandemic
The Salvation Army is allowing anyone to start an online Red Kettle fundraiser this year amid the pandemic.
The Salvation Army is allowing anyone to start an online Red Kettle fundraiser this year amid the pandemic.
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
One of a Kind Holiday Show goes virtual in wake of COVID-19
Lisa Simonian joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how they're pivoting the One of a Kind Holiday Show online this year to showcase a slew of unique creations from artists and makers.
Lisa Simonian joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how they're pivoting the One of a Kind Holiday Show online this year to showcase a slew of unique creations from artists and makers.
Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
Couple with last names 'White,' 'Christmas' marry just in time for the holidays
Move over Mr. and Mrs. Claus, there’s a new holiday couple in town.
Move over Mr. and Mrs. Claus, there’s a new holiday couple in town.
Nonstop holiday music returns to 93.9 LITE FM today
Melissa Foreman talks about 93.9 LITE FM returning to nonstop holiday music programming today.
Melissa Foreman talks about 93.9 LITE FM returning to nonstop holiday music programming today.