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Krispy Kreme holiday donut collection unveiled. Here's the new lineup
Krispy Kreme will soon bid adieu to its Thanksgiving Pies Collection and say hello to a brand new donut assortment, one that’s fitting for the Christmas season.
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Where is the ‘Home Alone' house? Here's how you can see the iconic home up-close
The “Home Alone” house is one of the most popular movie homes in history, a beloved Christmastime attraction and not far from Chicago at all.
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Bakers Square isn't as prevalent as it once was, but still can be found in the Chicago area
A casual dining restaurant that holds the claim to “The Best Pie in America,” Bakers Square once operated many locations across the Chicago area. That number dwindled in 2020 before the pandemic hit, when locations in Alsip, Orland Park and Merrillville, Indiana, closed their doors, according to a previous Chicago Tribune report. As Thanksgiving rolls around, a number of people…
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Where is Butterball's popular turkey hotline located? The answer may surprise you
There’s a place — or rather a phone number — you can call to get all your turkey questions answered — or obtain some reassurance.
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‘Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...
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Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe
Food safety experts say safely serving a holiday feast takes planning and know-how. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December.
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Friendsgiving fun continues: Feast, gratitude, and good gossip on NBC Chicago
The NBC Chicago Morning Show continues festive vibes to their Friendsgiving celebration with laughter, heartfelt gratitude, and an impressive feast by RPM Seafood.
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Friendsgiving fun and oyster adventures with NBC Chicago Morning Show
NBC Chicago morning show crew kicked off the holiday spirit with a lively Friendsgiving celebration, complete with cheers and laughter.
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Target, Costco, Aldi: What's closed on Thanksgiving? Store closings list
The Thanksgiving holiday will bring a number of store closings, but while some open on the holiday for early Black Friday shopping, others will stay closed the entire day.
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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival dazzles with floats, characters and fireworks
Saturday night marked a fun night of holiday festivities in downtown Chicago from the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival to the fireworks show on the Chicago River.
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Chicago-area malls to open early for Black Friday. Here's an extensive list
Thinking about braving the crowds in search of the best bargains on Black Friday? A number of Chicago-area malls will open early.
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Here's which stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for everything you’re thankful for, delight in a delicious meal and enjoy the company of loved ones.
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A Thanksgiving survival guide for parents of picky eaters
Parents, if you’ve experienced a Thanksgiving Day with kids who refuse to eat, judgmental questions from relatives on the topic and party-ending meltdowns from those hangry children … you’ve come to the right place.
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Takeout Thanksgiving: 27 restaurants offering grab-and-go meals for the holiday
Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.
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Chicago Christmas parade: What to know about the 2024 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago’s holiday season has unofficially arrived, with the city’s Christmas tree being lit Friday as a weekend full of holiday events begins.
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Official Chicago Christmas tree lit as holiday season begins
The official Chicago Christmas tree was lit Friday evening as the holiday season unofficially begins.
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Holiday season unofficially begins in Chicago
The holiday season has unofficially arrived in the Chicago area, with the city’s Christmas tree being lit Friday night. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year
Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.
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Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?
The presidential turkey pardon began back in the 1800s under President Abraham Lincoln.
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Canadian Pacific 2024 Holiday Train will make 4 stops in Illinois. Here's when and where
All aboard: Canadian Pacific’s famous Holiday Train for 2024 starts its tour across the U.S. Friday, with several stops in Illinois and Midwest on the list.