Make Virtual Thanksgiving Memorable With These Ideas
Thanksgiving is going virtual this year, and that means getting creative is key.
Watch CBS News
Thanksgiving is going virtual this year, and that means getting creative is key.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Here are some tips if you plan to make a Turkey Day feast for the first time.
Medical experts almost unanimously say skip Thanksgiving with anyone outside your immediate household, but we know many of you aren't going to listen to that advice.
Travelers arrived at O'Hare International Airport with suitcases in hand Sunday night – not letting COVID-19 travel advisories keep them from spending Thanksgiving with family.
On Sunday, three families who lost loved ones to gun violence this year received a special surprise.
Coronavirus restrictions have put many restaurants in crisis across the state, but this week, many restaurants are trying to make up for the financial carnage with Thanksgiving carry-out.
Chicago's St. Sabina Church held its annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway Saturday, putting food on the table for hundreds of families.
After a slight chance of a rain shower early Sunday morning, the day will be mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures.
Thanksgiving is going to be tastier for thousands of Chicago families in need.
Within the last 24 hours, well over 120,000 Illinois residents were tested for COVID-19, a single-day testing record for the state
Thanksgiving is still a week away, but people are thinking about more than just turkeys. They are already tracking down the perfect Christmas tree. And that's not the only holiday tradition that is changing because of COVID-19.
"This year we're on track to serve 11,000 people so we're really seeing a huge increase."
It's time to start preparing for Thanksgiving meals and if you live in Illinois, it's probable your table will include mashed potatoes.
Easter and Halloween looked different this year, and now with Thanksgiving coming, health experts are warning that massive adjustments need to be made this holiday to save lives. So how does that affect the main attraction?
Free birds and all the trimmings are being handed out at the McDonalds at 69th and Lafayette.
Dr. Mallika Marshall warns against large family gatherings this year due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Five days after she was killed at random on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, Chicagoans were remembering 19-year-old Ruth George this Thanksgiving.
Catholic Charities is hosting its 16th annual Thanksgiving lunch.
The lemurs have celebrated Thanksgiving at the zoo for the past six years.
Before you make you last minute Thanksgiving shopping trips, check out the times with the largest crowds.
What makes the holidays stressful and how common is holiday stress?
Here are the foods to keep away from your holiday table.
We all know the stress that comes with hosting Thanksgiving – but you can ease your holiday with a few simple shortcuts.
This Thanksgiving, consider helping local food pantries and drives by donating food and other items to Chicagoans in need.
Kirill Kaprizov scored a power-play goal 1:38 into overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 for their sixth consecutive victory.
He was held hostage by Hamas terrorists for more than 500 days. He thought he saw his girlfriend die in front of him. Both survived and spoke Wednesday night at an exhibit that remembers all of those killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
A Chicago youth basketball program on Wednesday mourned the death of one of their own; a 14-year-old boy shot and killed last week in the Loop.
Volunteers put together one of Chicago's biggest Thanksgiving meals for free on Wednesday at Rate Field.
Firefighters in northwest Indiana responded to a bizarre rescue call on the roof of a home in Chesterton. Not only did they save the day, they went way above the call of duty to clean up a mess.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered that a pair of three-judge panels hear two lawsuits that argue the battleground state's congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans.
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
President Trump called for the U.S. to weigh labeling some Middle Eastern affiliates of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups, taking aim at the controversial Islamist movement.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A recent outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Chicago is now contained.
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Three different times over their past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
As the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Fire all push for brand-new stadiums, a new report provided some advice about what teams can do to be successful.
Ofelia Herrera and Rafael Hernandez have refused to alter their routines as street food vendors during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay home since it began in early September.
The holiday shopping season is about to kick off, which means crowds of shoppers hitting the Magnificent Mile as Chicago's top shopping destination is recovering from the pandemic.
Three different times over their past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
This month marks 50 years since critics and A-list Chicago celebrities Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert debuted their movie review show.
The Tony Award-winning favorite "Hamilton" is returning to Chicago for a limited engagement.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
He was held hostage by Hamas terrorists for more than 500 days. He thought he saw his girlfriend die in front of him. Both survived and spoke Wednesday night at an exhibit that remembers all of those killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
A Chicago youth basketball program on Wednesday mourned the death of one of their own; a 14-year-old boy shot and killed last week in the Loop.
At least 44 people are dead, and hundreds are still missing, after a massive fire at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to the fire.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in an ambush-style attack in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Chicago youth basketball program on Wednesday mourned the death of one of their own; a 14-year-old boy shot and killed last week in the Loop.
An attack on a CTA train has a local outreach group taking action.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in an ambush-style attack in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Kirill Kaprizov scored a power-play goal 1:38 into overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 for their sixth consecutive victory.
He was held hostage by Hamas terrorists for more than 500 days. He thought he saw his girlfriend die in front of him. Both survived and spoke Wednesday night at an exhibit that remembers all of those killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
It's a mental health nonprofit built on compassion, but workers say compassion doesn't pay the bills. Dozens of employees at the Community Counseling Centers of Chicago claim they've gone months at a time without pay.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
Federal agents are being accused of wrongly arresting protesters in Broadview as part of a promotional video for the Department of Homeland Security.
A leaking roof didn't just damage a Homewood condo, it forced the owner out of his home. The HOA vowed to fix everything, but eight months later, the damage is still there and so is the frustration.
Kirill Kaprizov scored a power-play goal 1:38 into overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 for their sixth consecutive victory.
He spends his weekdays in Chicago teaching Shakespeare and grammar, but this weekend Hyde Park Academy English teacher Brendan Lally is stepping into the ring for his professional boxing debut.
The Pelicans led by as many as 22 points in the second quarter when Murphy made it 55-33 by converting a 3-point play on a reverse layup while being fouled by Smith.
The Blackhawks dominated the scoreless first period, outshooting Colorado 11-2 and testing Wedgewood on several close-in chances.
The NFC North-leading Bears (8-3) won for the eighth time in nine games.
A new reward is being offered for information to help find the shooter who killed a 14-year-old boy Friday night in the Loop, in the first of two shootings downtown, which left one teen dead and eight others wounded.
Chicago police asked the public for help on Sunday in the search for two men in a sexual assault on the city's Northwest Side last week.
A man is dead after being found with a puncture wound to his body in downtown Chicago Sunday morning.
No one was in custody Sunday morning in connection with either of the shootings that transpired Friday night in the Loop.
Two people were killed and a third was wounded during a concert at a restaurant in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday night.
