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Grandmother who accidentally invited teen to Thanksgiving shares cancer diagnosis
Wanda Dench went viral for accidentally inviting a stranger to her Thanksgiving dinner in 2016.
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Butterball introduces cook-from-frozen turkey for a no-thaw Thanksgiving
The largest turkey producer in the U.S. wants to save you time this Thanksgiving by eliminating the dreaded thaw.
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Aldi's Thanksgiving basket can feed 10 people for less than $47
On Oct. 16, Aldi announced its lowest-priced Thanksgiving basket in five years, offering 10 people a full meal for less than $47.
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Thanksgiving is on its latest possible date in 2024. How often does that happen?
Thanksgiving is a day full of football and succulent feasts for millions of Americans, but why is the holiday occurring so late in 2024?
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New Beginnings Church hosts migrants for first Thanksgiving dinner
This year marks many firsts for the thousands of migrants staying in Chicago, with Thursday marking a first Thanksgiving in the U.S., NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
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Chicago volunteers prepare and serve Thanksgiving meals to families in need at Salvation Army Freedom Center
It was a special morning at The Salvation Army Freedom Center in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood on Thanksgiving morning as volunteers spent their day giving back and serving the community, NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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NFL honors John Madden with Thanksgiving coin toss tribute
Legendary coach and broadcaster John Madden is featured on the coins that are being used in this year’s Thanksgiving NFL games.
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Balloons, bands and Santa: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season
Beloved characters like Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants soared through the skies above New York City Thursday while bands marched along the streets below as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season. The parade started on Manhattan’s Upper West Side making its way alongside Central Park in front of big crowds and a national television audience before ending...
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Thanksgiving, Latino style: 5 families share how they prepare turkey and side dishes with a twist
Despite being an American tradition, many families who have emigrated to the U.S. join in on making turkey on Thanksgiving, but with their own influences.
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Start time, performances and routes: What to know about the 2023 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
One of the top parades in the country returns to the streets of Chicago in less than 24 hours, stepping off tomorrow morning as Thanksgiving celebrations get underway.
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The ultimate Thanksgiving and Black Friday guide: What to know about the parade, store openings and closures
For many, the next few days can be a worrisome balancing act of preparing meals, hosting parties, attending the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and navigating the flurry of Black Friday shoppers.
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Alabama A&M will lead bands in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This will be the first time the historically Black university has performed in the annual parade.
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Plenty of sunshine in Thanksgiving forecast, but frigid air and snow loom this weekend
There will be plenty of sunshine on tap for Thanksgiving in the Chicago area, but there are some big changes coming to the forecast in coming days.
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Costco, Target and more: Store hours on Thanksgiving and the day before
In some cases, stores may have extended hours the day before Thanksgiving.
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How to use your Thanksgiving leftovers: 12 mouth-watering recipes
Here are some post-Thanksgiving recipes that will make you excited to have leftovers.
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Chicago Forecast: Great travel-weather today
Bright afternoon after some morning clouds
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What's the best way to thaw a Thanksgiving turkey?
In charge of the turkey for Thanksgiving this year? Don’t worry, you got this — as long as you know how to thaw the bird properly.
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Haven't started your Thanksgiving trip? You're not alone. Busiest travel days still to come
More than 1.65 million passengers are expected to travel through O’Hare and Midway International Airports this week.
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Record crowds expected to travel this Thanksgiving as 55 million hit the road and air nationwide
Millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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AAA predicts busy Thanksgiving holiday season with more than 55 million people traveling
AAA estimates more than 55 million people are traveling across the country this Thanksgiving to visit family and friends, including in Chicago.