Experts urge patience ahead of busy Thanksgiving travel season
AAA is forecasting that 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday destinations, including more than 49 million who will drive.
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AAA is forecasting that 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday destinations, including more than 49 million who will drive.
AAA is forecasting that 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday destinations, including more than 49 million who will drive. CBS 2's Irika Sargent reports.
"It's gonna taste real, real good. And that's why all the seniors keep coming back. Because it tastes good!"
The firefighters showed what happened if you drop a frozen turkey into a fryer with hot oil without taking precautions. Some dramatic flames were part of the demonstrations.
They said it's a good idea to set a timer to remind you when to take things out of the oven or fryer.
The Good Gravy roller coaster at Holiday World Park in Santa Claus, Indiana features cars in the shape of large gravy boats for a Thanksgiving theme.
AAA has predicted that 54.6 million people in the United States would travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.
The fresh birds went to people in the Austin, West Pullman and Little Village neighborhoods as well as several south suburbs.
Deputies, volunteers and employees from the Cook County Housing Authority spent the morning handing out nearly 200 free turkeys to families in need.
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.
The City of Chicago on Thursday welcomed some new migrants who just arrived from Central and South America for their first Thanksgiving. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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.
Those who served our country are more likely to face hunger. That's why the Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosted veterans for a Thanksgiving dinner at its headquarters, aiming to address food insecurities.
Catholic Charities held its 19th annual Thanksgiving lunch in River North.
It's thanks to the work of the nonprofit Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly.
Imagine preparing your Thanksgiving feast without good water service – or with no running water at all. As CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports, that is exactly what is happening in south suburban Robbins.
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said it's become a tradition for the community to start with a brisk run before dinner.
Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and delicious food, but it's also one of the biggest running days of the year.
The traditional large high-flying balloons, as well as dance acts, marching bands, floats, and even some special guests were featured.
The 5K and 8K stepped off from Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive at 9 a.m.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Jabari Griffin 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. But as CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports, his mom has found the strength to be thankful.
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade will kick off bright and early Thursday at 8 a.m.
People throughout the city and suburbs spent the holiday eve cooking, shopping, and giving back. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Metra is running on a reduced schedule for Christmas Eve.
Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza closed for the season in Daley Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up a rough year for the popular holiday market due to new capacity limits required by the city.
The main topic for shoppers was not the lines or the last-minute deals, but the warm weather.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday declined to veto a $16.6 billion spending plan passed by his rivals on the City Council, allowing it to go into effect without his signature.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over a state law restricting immigration arrests.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
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.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
Residents there are hoping barriers and sandbags will help protect their homes, with more rain expected through Christmas Day.
Democrats in Congress have said they’re planning legal action if the Justice Department does not release the remaining files connected to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But the DOJ said it has uncovered more than a million additional files they need to go through.
Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza closed for the season in Daley Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up a rough year for the popular holiday market due to new capacity limits required by the city.
One staff member and one resident were killed in the blast. Twenty others were also hurt.
The main topic for shoppers was not the lines or the last-minute deals, but the warm weather.
CTA Red Line service was suspended on Chicago's South Side late Wednesday morning after the brakes caught fire on a train.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A mass shooting in the parking lot of a liquor store in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood left a man dead and three others injured.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
Murakami, or "Mune" as he likes to be called, was introduced on Monday on the South Side after signing a two-year, $34-million contract.
Each of the kids had $250 to spend during their holiday shopping spree at JD Sports on State Street.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
