Thanksgiving

A filament eruption on Monday is ushering in the possibility that night skies could light up in greens, reds and purples this Thanksgiving.

In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb.

New balloons for 2025 will feature characters including Minnie Mouse, Goku from ”Dragon Ball” and Spider-Man

Chicago-area residents made their way to stores in a last-minute shopping rush ahead of Thanksgiving. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports.

Though many have gathered all the ingredients needed for their Thanksgiving celebration, others may need to grab a last-minute item from the grocery store on the holiday itself.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and giving back, and a South Carolina couple found a unique way to do both through their Chick-fil-A rewards points. Miya Payton shows us how their love for their favorite restaurant is helping feed the community.

The Thanksgiving holiday has arrived, with millions of Americans having traveled to gather with their loved ones in a celebration deeply connected to food.

While many are prepping their Thanksgiving feasts well ahead of Thursday’s celebrations, there’s still a chance you might need a last-minute item from the grocery store.

As many prepare to gather around the table for annual Thanksgiving feasts and celebrations, some might wonder when the tradition started and when it became a national holiday.

All you need is a Sharpie and some gratitude.

Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving morning, and you’re out of coffee. You grab your wallet and get in the car and start driving to the nearest Starbucks. But is it open?

Wanda “Thanksgiving Grandma” Dench and Jamal Hinton will spend Thanksgiving together for the ninth consecutive year in Arizona

At least two Chicago-area malls have issued traffic advisories ahead of Black Friday, with large crowds and increased traffic likely on what is expected to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

From Costco to Walmart and more, here’s a breakdown of what stores are open and closed on the Thanksgiving holiday itself — as well as the Wednesday before.

The Butterball Turkey-Talk-Line, in Naperville, is open for business through Christmas Eve. Matt Rodrigues paid the kitchen and call center a visit the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for some tips and tricks.

You may not know it, but one of Thanksgiving’s most famous traditions — the Butterball Turkey-Talk Line — is nestled in the western Chicago suburb of Naperville.

Some parts of the Chicago area Wednesday will see snowflakes and showers, while others will see dry weather with mostly cloudy skies, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.

Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? You’ll be joining nearly 80 million other people traveling for the holiday, auto club AAA says, with most of them going by car — and some days are expected to be filled with traffic.

Families will be gathering for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, but will you have to check your mailbox in coming days?

Meals on Wheels is calling on more volunteers and funding ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.