Thanksgiving

Mom Injured In Hit-And-Run Over Thanksgiving Goes Home For Christmas

Tiarria Stallworth was struck by a white sport-utility vehicle in the 8700 block of South Burley Avenue last month.

2012/12/23

Wow. A Thanksgiving eating contest. How festive. (Credit: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

Horrible Horoscopes: Virgo

The stars have some very solid advice, Virgo: Lose that temper, or you’ll never get invited to another Thanksgiving again.

2012/11/28

Leroy Haynes, 65, has an artificial heart powered by the Freedom Driver, a portable power supply worn as a backpack or carried like a suitcase. (Credit: CBS)

Monee Man Celebrates Thanksgiving 2 Months After Getting Artificial Heart

It was a hearty Thanksgiving for many, but especially heavy on the heart of a Monee man. He’s thankful, and a medical marvel to boot.

CBS 2–2012/11/23

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. talks to reporters on Thanksgiving Day, the day after his son Jesse Jr. resigned from Congress. He would only say his son was spending the day with his family. (Credit: CBS)

Rev. Jackson: Jesse Jr. Spent Thanksgiving With His Family

The day after former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress, things were quiet at the home of Jackson’s famous father. But Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. did come out to talk to reporters on Thanksgiving.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/22

The 79th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on State Street. (Credit: CBS)

Balmy Weather Makes For Perfect Day For Parade

The weather was a big hit at the Thanksgiving Day Parade on State Street this morning. Thousands of parade-goers came out to the 79th annual parade.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/22

Mild Thanksgiving Will Give Way To Cold Black Friday

Enjoy the unseasonably warm Thanksgiving Day, because winds are expected to pick up and temperatures will be dropping soon.

2012/11/22

Governor Urges Illinoisans To Help Food Banks

Gov. Pat Quinn is reminding state residents to support food banks around Illinois during the holiday season and throughout the year.

2012/11/22

Two Dead, 10 Wounded In Thanksgiving Weekend Violence

A man attempting to stop a fight between a married couple was stabbed to death, another man was found shot dead in a backyard and at least ten other people — including two teenage girls and a CTA passenger shot by police — were wounded by gunfire since the start of the Thanksgiving weekend.

2012/11/22

Thanksgiving. (photo credit: Thinkstock)

Baffoe: What I’m Not Thankful For In Sports

Thanksgiving kind of came out of nowhere, didn’t it? Actually, I apologize for that because that question makes me a hypocrite. One of my bigger pet peeves is people who are annually amazed at annual stuff.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/22

President Barack Obama stands on stage with first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden after his victory speech on election night(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Opinion: Happy Thanksgiving

The Buck Starts Here wishes a happy Thanksgiving to our readers. For progressives there is much to be thankful for this year.

2012/11/22

Best Thanksgiving Books For Kids

Snuggle up with your little ones and let these beautifully worded (and funny!) stories about being thankful and celebrating with gratitude soak into your heart!

2012/11/21

Want To Burn Thanksgiving Calories? You Gotta Actually Cook The Dinner

You can actually burn calories at Thanksgiving.

2012/11/21

Fog Causes Delays For Thanksgiving Travel

A dense fog blanketing Chicago is affecting Thanksgiving travel plans on Wednesday.

2012/11/21

Best Free Thanksgiving Events In Chicago

Thanksgiving is one holiday that isn’t about spending money and buying gifts. It’s meant to be a time to give thanks, be with loved ones and most importantly, over eat. Here are some free activities going on around Chicagoland this Thanksgiving to help you save a little money before the holiday spending kicks in. Enjoy it; you only have until midnight before Black Friday.

2012/11/20

A man pumps gas in California (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/GettyImages)

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