Cook County Sheriff's Office gives out nearly 200 free turkeys
The fresh birds went to people in the Austin, West Pullman and Little Village neighborhoods as well as several south suburbs.
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The fresh birds went to people in the Austin, West Pullman and Little Village neighborhoods as well as several south suburbs.
No injuries were reported. No one was in custody Thursday.
The Salvation Army estimated that they had handed out Thanksgiving meals to a total of 700 people at the Freedom Center as of the early evening.
Those who served our country are more likely to face hunger.
Police volunteered to fill up each plate for those in need of a hot meal.
Plenty of sunshine is on the way for Friday.
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said it's become a tradition for the community to start with a brisk run before dinner.
According to the officials, Chicago has now welcomed a total of 3,716 asylum-seekers who arrived on buses from the Texas boarder.
The traditional large high-flying balloons, as well as dance acts, marching bands, floats, and even some special guests were featured.
A victim in his 20s is in serious condition at a local hospital.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said seven minors and nine adults were hospitalized after the crash.
Friday will feature morning clouds, then afternoon sunshine. Highs will be colder in the upper 40s.
A Naperville couple says they have been blessed with a full life – and they wanted to share their blessings with children, through adoption. But their road to parenthood ended up coming to a dead end.
Jabari rang in his 16th birthday at the intensive care unit at the University of Chicago Medical Center – and he will also be there for Thanksgiving.
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade will kick off bright and early Thursday at 8 a.m.
