5 common mistakes when cooking a turkey on Thanksgiving; how to avoid them

Are you tempering your turkey? As your bird bastes today, take a moment to glance through Chef Leah Cohen's list of things you should not be doing.

Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

Chicago weather: A beautiful Thanksgiving followed by a chilly weekend

Thanksgiving promises pleasant weather, offering sunshine and seasonable highs in the mid-40s, perfect for gatherings and outdoor activities.

Inflation on the decline for 21 straight months ahead of the holidays
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The White House says this year's Thanksgiving dinner and holiday travel should cost you less. Grocery inflation is at its lowest level in over two years, but some people just aren't feeling the relief saying money is tight.

Holiday spending expected to smash records
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With Black Friday approaching fast, retailers are already seeing an increase in spending this holiday season. The National Retail Federation says 182 million people are expected to shop in person and online between Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday.

Small Business Saturday crucial for local retailers

Black Friday can be a fun tradition, but there is one holiday that's a little more meaningful for some.

What to know before getting out of town for the holidays
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Travelers are hoping on flights and hitting the road this holiday weekend. AAA spokeswoman Molly Hart says if you plan on driving today, it's best to head out after 6 p.m.

Bears partner with Salvation Army to feed Venezuelan migrants
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The Chicago Bears and the Salvation Army are serving traditional Venezuelan food to migrants in Chicago ahead of Thanksgiving Wednesday.

Mother of 2 heads home for the holidays after double-lung transplant
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Doctors at Northwestern Medicine gave a mother of two the best gift this holiday season: Thanksgiving with her family. Emily Presley underwent a double-lung transplant last fall and will now get to go home for the holidays.

Millions of Americans hit the road for holiday travel this week
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Millions of Americans are getting to travel on the road for the upcoming holidays. AAA said 49 million people will be getting behind the wheel through the week.

Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot

Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.

Thanksgiving leftovers: Making turkey tacos with The Oakville Grill & Cellar
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One of the best things about the holidays is the left over food, right? The Oakville Grill & Cellar team shares some tips for new dishes to try with your leftover Thanksgiving feast.

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution

While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.