Little Village Community Council asking for donations for this year's turkey drive
To meet community needs, the council is hoping to receive 500 turkey donations to be able to give to families for Thanksgiving.
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To meet community needs, the council is hoping to receive 500 turkey donations to be able to give to families for Thanksgiving.
Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences on Tuesday are creating a massive farm-to-table meal to serve about 400 senior citizens as part of an early Thanksgiving feast.
Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences on Tuesday are creating a massive farm-to-table meal to serve about 400 senior citizens as part of an early Thanksgiving feast.
Many people this time of year are stepping up to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need. One church in Bronzeville is going even further, offering weekly grocery giveaways to meet the growing demand.
If you need a turkey for Thanksgiving, you could get one for free this week.
Police said around 3:21 p.m. Thursday, the 62-year-old man was inside his home in the 4000 block of West Monroe Street in West Garfield Park when gunfire came through the window.
The Transportation Security Administration said it expected to screen more than 3 million people nationwide Sunday alone.
While the Salvation Army serves the community all year round, it is on Thanksgiving Day when the organization makes its biggest impact.
The two families enjoyed each other's company Thursday night, showing what can be done when people show compassion for others.
This year, Rainbow PUSH said it served up more than 250 meals at its headquarters at 930 E. 50th St. in the Kenwood neighborhood—as part of its mission uplift the most vulnerable members of the community.
Two families enjoyed each other's company Thursday night, showing what can be done when people show compassion for others. Jermont Terry reports.
Many of the naval recruits were away from home for the first time. Leyden Community School District 212 set up phones so people could call and FaceTime.
The neighbors whom Chuck Grouzard and his wife, Margaret, serve always thank them. But the family receives so much more by lending a hand.
The neighbors whom Chuck Grouzard and his wife, Margaret, serve always thank them. But the family receives so much more by lending a hand. Sabrina Franza reports.
The start of Thanksgiving turned violent on the expressway with two separate shootings in the early morning. Shardaa Gray reports.
While the Salvation Army serves the community all year round, it is on Thanksgiving Day when the organization makes its biggest impact. Andrew Ramos reports.
Now 90 years strong, the annual tradition brought the return of giant helium balloons, festive floats, international bands, and a lot of dancing.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
From ways to quickly thaw your turkey to carving. Bill Nolan, the supervisor of Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line, has answers to all your questions.
Beginning at 8 a.m., nearly 100 people will participate in live performances, ride on festive floats, and much more along State Street.
It was cold out Wednesday night, but thousands were already out roaming the streets of Chicago and getting out for the holidays.
This is the 57th year the Bartlett J. McCartin Boys & Girls Club prepared and handed out plated Thanksgiving dinners.
The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is still out there giving advice over the phone to those struggling with Thanksgiving cooking. Jermont Terry got a behind-the-scenes look.
Some people might be feeling more anxious this holiday season as they gather with family who have different political views. Joining us to help us navigate, is licensed clinical social worker Kelley Kitley.
If you are staying local in Chicago, whether that be getting to your holiday destination or have any last-minute grocery shopping to do, clouds will remain in the area.
A woman who was turned away from an Indiana hospital while in labor last month, only to give birth minutes later in her car, met with hospital administrators on Thursday, and is continuing to push for more accountability.
Residents in Brighton Park said their side streets and alleys are overflowing with traffic, as drivers look to get around backups on Archer Avenue after the Chicago Department of Transportation installed new bike lanes.
The families of the three men who were killed in a crash on Interstate 57 early Wednesday morning are pushing for more answers about what happened.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
In some cities where federal agents have conducted large-scale immigration operations that officials said would largely target criminals, more people without criminal records were detained in recent months.
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.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the 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.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the 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.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather Forecast.
Strangers from around the world are pitching in to help a veteran in Michigan retire, after the 88-year-old shared his story with a TikTok influencer.
A woman who was turned away from an Indiana hospital while in labor last month, only to give birth minutes later in her car, met with hospital administrators on Thursday, and is continuing to push for more accountability.
Residents in Brighton Park said their side streets and alleys are overflowing with traffic, as drivers look to get around backups on Archer Avenue after the Chicago Department of Transportation installed new bike lanes.
The families of the three men who were killed in a crash on Interstate 57 early Wednesday morning are pushing for more answers about what happened.
The families of the three men who were killed in a crash on Interstate 57 early Wednesday morning are pushing for more answers about what happened.
A south suburban mom says her 6-year-old was sent home early and left alone in the cold for more than an hour.
Residents in Brighton Park said their side streets and alleys are overflowing with traffic, as drivers look to get around backups on Archer Avenue after the Chicago Department of Transportation installed new bike lanes.
A woman who was turned away from an Indiana hospital while in labor last month, only to give birth minutes later in her car, met with hospital administrators on Thursday, and is continuing to push for more accountability.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
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.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The Bulls led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, holding the Magic without a field goal for the first five minutes of the period.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
Authorities charged a woman and her husband with murder Tuesday in the death of her pregnant biological daughter, whose body was found in a Michigan forest three weeks after she disappeared.