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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one of the franchise's core players.
Several groups will rally in Springfield on Wednesday to urge Illinois state lawmakers to pass various pieces of legislation.
An investigaiton is underway after human remains were found in Mokena, Illinois, on Tuesday.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting an even younger teenage girl in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood last fall.
The City of Chicago is unveiling its newest snowplow, named Abolish ICE, Tuesday.
Senate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said he was not aware of a hostile work environment complaint two of his top aides filed months before he fired them last week.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
The Chicago Park District is searching for an artist to create a statue of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable for the city founder’s namesake park.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will join other officials to unveil the newest Chicago snowplow named "Abolish ICE" Tuesday.
Chicago is celebrating Harry Caray at Navy Pier for the 28th annual worldwide toast.
Early this week, Senate Republicans and the president appeared to be edging closer to a framework for ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which is now in its second month — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach.
It's another big lobbying day for community organizers and elected officials. Several groups will rally in Springfield on Wednesday to urge Illinois state lawmakers to pass various pieces of legislation.
An investigaiton is underway after human remains were found in Mokena, Illinois, on Tuesday.
Two men were stabbed in the neck during a fight on a CTA Red Line train early Wednesday morning.
The robot belonging to Coco Robotics was spotted by a CBS News Chicago viewer near North Avenue and Halsted Street in Old Town on Tuesday afternoon.
Several groups will rally in Springfield on Wednesday to urge Illinois state lawmakers to pass various pieces of legislation.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting an even younger teenage girl in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood last fall.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one of the franchise's core players.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting an even younger teenage girl in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood last fall.
A woman was sexually assaulted at Northeastern Illinois University on Chicago's Northwest Side over the weekend, police said.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
