PHOTOS: 2020 Family Thanksgiving Celebrations
The group may be smaller or may be meeting on a platform like Zoom this year, but festivity and gratitude are still everywhere this Thanksgiving.
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The group may be smaller or may be meeting on a platform like Zoom this year, but festivity and gratitude are still everywhere this Thanksgiving.
COVID-19 has meant the smells of pies and turkey from Grandma, and the hugs and kisses from loved-ones, have been replaced with virtual meetups and well-wishes.
With restaurant dining rooms shut down and families choosing safety over group gatherings, local restaurants are pivoting to takeout Thanksgiving Day meals.
"It's better to have a Zoom Thanksgiving than an ICU Christmas," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
With such high coronavirus case counts, the most vulnerable age group – seniors – will carry the burden of the pandemic this Thanksgiving.
With a COVID-19 surge going on, families have been put in awkward positions families to quarantine and stay safe – while also seeing their loved ones. this Thanksgiving.
Chance The Rapper's charity Social Works was busy handing out turkeys Tuesday morning.
Officials handed out 1,200 baskets to families who could use some help.
About 2.4 million people in Illinois will travel for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is going virtual this year, and that means getting creative is key.
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Medical experts almost unanimously say skip Thanksgiving with anyone outside your immediate household, but we know many of you aren't going to listen to that advice.
Travelers arrived at O'Hare International Airport with suitcases in hand Sunday night – not letting COVID-19 travel advisories keep them from spending Thanksgiving with family.
On Sunday, three families who lost loved ones to gun violence this year received a special surprise.
Coronavirus restrictions have put many restaurants in crisis across the state, but this week, many restaurants are trying to make up for the financial carnage with Thanksgiving carry-out.
Chicago's St. Sabina Church held its annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway Saturday, putting food on the table for hundreds of families.
After a slight chance of a rain shower early Sunday morning, the day will be mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures.
Thanksgiving is going to be tastier for thousands of Chicago families in need.
Within the last 24 hours, well over 120,000 Illinois residents were tested for COVID-19, a single-day testing record for the state
Thanksgiving is still a week away, but people are thinking about more than just turkeys. They are already tracking down the perfect Christmas tree. And that's not the only holiday tradition that is changing because of COVID-19.
"This year we're on track to serve 11,000 people so we're really seeing a huge increase."
It's time to start preparing for Thanksgiving meals and if you live in Illinois, it's probable your table will include mashed potatoes.
Easter and Halloween looked different this year, and now with Thanksgiving coming, health experts are warning that massive adjustments need to be made this holiday to save lives. So how does that affect the main attraction?
Free birds and all the trimmings are being handed out at the McDonalds at 69th and Lafayette.
Dr. Mallika Marshall warns against large family gatherings this year due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.
