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Family Guide To Thanksgiving Volunteering

Consider volunteering your time at one of many places that help those in need during the holidays. There are a variety of tasks you could do from cooking, serving food, preparing care packages, driving, and even just visiting…

2011/11/18

Gasoline pump. (Credit: Miguel Gutierrez/Getty Images)

Gas Prices At Historic Levels Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

Prices at the pump could gobble up your wallet this Thanksgiving. Gas prices are at an all-time high for this time of year.

CBS 2–2011/11/15

1040 Federal Tax Return (credit: AP)

D.C. Holiday Postpones Tax Day

This is April 15, the day taxes are normally due – but a holiday has moved the deadline to Monday.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/04/15

Things are eerily quiet at Shipping Express, a company that supposedly sent packages to the Philippines for customers. (CBS)

Holiday Packages Never Arrived Overseas, Families Say

The shipping company they hired to send the gifts has a poor rating with the Better Business Bureau.

2011/01/17

New Year's Eve Dress

Girl’s Guide to Finding the Perfect New Year’s Dress

Ditch the generic party dress and create a look of your own on the most glamorous night of the year. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect dress and stand out from the crowd.

2010/12/27

Holiday shoppers pack the aisles. (credit: Darren Hauck/Getty Images)

Holiday Sales Help Retailers Ring In More Than $450 Billion

Cashmere sweaters marked down from $100 to $30 are one of the many door-buster deals offered as stores opened as early as 7 a.m. Sunday. That’s what’s necessary to get consumers in the door, but as CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports, analysts say what really may have them shopping is pent up demand, after several years of holding back.

CBS 2–2010/12/26

A Metra Commuter Train (Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Holiday Schedule Changes At Metra

If you ride on Metra, be ready for changes in schedules the next couple of days.

WBBM Newsradio–2010/12/23

Christmas Cookies

Kid-Friendly Holiday Cookies

Parents ready to get creative with their kids in the kitchen, can ward off the winter blahs and busy bored hands with some holiday baking while the youngsters are on break from school.

2010/12/23

Kraft Products

Host A House Party With Free Food, Fun & Gifts

How about this for your next party? You provide the guest list and major manufacturers provide the food, fun and free gifts. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports on why some of the biggest retailers in the nation are throwing parties for everyday people.

CBS 2–2010/12/22

Santa At Zoo Lights

Best Places To See Santa In Chicago

It’s Christmas week in Chicago. Haven’t seen Santa yet? Never fear! Here are some of the best places to see Mr. Claus in Chicago.

2010/12/20

Image Of Naperville Police Patch. (Naperville Police)

Crime Takes A Holiday In Naperville

Criminals, evildoers and other miscreants apparently had an off day in Naperville earlier this month.

2010/12/20

Best Toys For Preschoolers

Best Gifts For Preschoolers

Adults who are not totally immersed inside the world of preschoolers often have a hard time figuring out or remembering what the little angels find intriguing and fun. Here’s a list of winning Christmas gifts for the little tykes.

2010/12/15

New Year's Eve

Best New Year’s Eve Menus In Chicago

This New Year’s Eve, take advantage of one of the many restaurant specials in Chicago. Check out this list of the best New Year’s menus, discounts, and dinner for two specials.

2010/12/13

Holiday Events In Chicago

Best Chicago Family Christmas Traditions

How better to get into the Christmas spirit than to start a new tradition by taking the whole family to a holiday-inspired wonderland? Chicago boasts some of the best family-centric Christmas events that span the entire month of December, enticing all who come to get in the celebration mood.

2010/12/10

Photo Of Amtrak Rail Car. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Amtrak Sets Thanskgiving Holiday Ridership Record

Amtrak had a record-breaking Thanksgiving week, carrying more than 700,000 passengers, up 2.7 percent over last year, the national rail service announced on Wednesday.

2010/12/08

Tis The Season To Buy A Christmas Tree

Top Places To Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree

Venturing out to cut down your own Christmas tree might be one of the more iconic images of the Christmas season. Tromping through snow covered fields to find the perfect tree to bring home to your living room.

2010/12/03

Thanksgiving Dinner

Best Thanksgiving Feasts In Chicago

Enjoy Thanksgiving as it should be enjoyed: with friends, family and someone else cooking the meal. To avoid the stress of the holiday cooking, below are my recommendations for a fabulous family dinner. These include everything from the luxurious multi-coursed meals to the take-home dinners- all of which will make this Thanksgiving worry-free.

2010/11/22

Christmas Shoppers

Best Black Friday Deals In Chicago

Black Friday is bigger and better in 2010. Waking up at 4AM, running through the aisles, jacked on coffee not your thing? With consumer sales down this year, many retailers are offering Black Friday deals online and in-stores up to a week early.

Check out our list for some of the best Black Friday deals in Chicago. Happy bargain hunting!

2010/11/11

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