Thanksgiving

The Rock River Valley International Fellowship, a partner of the program, welcomed 15 students who have been staying with eight different host families in Dixon, Sterling and Morrison over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Museums around the world - and in Will County are participating, giving patrons a chance to learn and shop on Museum Store Sunday..

Employees volunteer at Northern Illinois Food Bank center.

A DeKalb-based acting troupe has taken it upon themselves to give back to the community that attends their theater’s performances by partnering with The Salvation Army to help fill plates for Thanksgiving. The group also is collecting toys through Dec. 10 for local children.

A total of 260 participants signed up for St. Anne's annual Turkey Trot 5K, held Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at Lowell Park in Dixon.

Typical food-borne illness symptoms can begin anywhere from hours to days after a meal, last from a few hours to a few days, and include fever, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.

Kankakee High School’s Marching Kays are gearing up to perform in the annual big-city holiday parade following a successful season for the band

As family and friends gather for Thanksgiving, we take a look at the traditions that winemakers who specialize in pinot noir share with their loved ones.

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup in Joliet will be pushed back one day this week for those with normal pickup on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in the U.S. for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home.

Metra is offering special one-day passes allowing unlimited travel for $7 on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, and Black Friday, Nov. 29.

The 24th Pilgrim Pie Run hosted by Rotary Club of La Grange will be held Thanksgiving morning

Pare down holiday-season stress to create more meaningful, joy-filled experiences for host, family and friends as they gather together.

Dozens of turkeys were collected during the Let’s Talk Turkey food drive at the Salvation Army in DeKalb. The campaign, in association with WLBK, accepted turkeys, hams and monetary donations for Thanksgiving meals.

For Keturah Bynum, of Kankakee, she was in an all-too-familiar place — the cafeteria of downtown Kankakee-based Salvation Army

Before the two-hour Thanksgiving luncheon concluded, Lt. LaToya Surratt, the director of the area’s Salvation Army, said 11 turkeys, ranging from 15-25 pounds each, would be consumed

FIT Foundation in Crest Hill is encouraging residents to visit Fitfoundation4u.com to help provide Thanksgiving dinners for first responders. Go to Donate a Meal to a Joliet Police officer.

Events in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and Morrison listed.

Nearly 4.1 million Illinoisans will be hurtling down the highway or charging into the airport between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2 — an increase of 63,275 from last year, AAA reports.

Do you want to live a life of gratitude every day, not just one day a year?

The Stage Coach Players and the DeKalb Salvation Army are collecting items for dinner boxes to provide local families with a Thanksgiving meal.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else, and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

Sterling Township is providing food vouchers to help those struggling to afford a Thanksgiving meal.

The dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Center Hall, 600 Ave. B in Sterling.

Located in the heart of Downers Grove, Osteria by Capri pays homage to Chef Joey Capri’s birthplace of Calabria, Italy with bold, Southern Italian flavors and handcrafted cocktails.

After a one year hiatus, the popular Thanksgiving tradition is back for its 11th year at 9 a.m. on Nov. 16 at Perry Farm Park

Knights of Columbus in Joliet invites public to Mass in November in memory of two chaplains who died in war and also to honor local veterans.

Sterling residents can sign up for their $40 food voucher by visiting the Sterling Township Office at 505 W. Lynn Blvd. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will no longer host its annual Thanksgiving dinner. Lack of help and retiring volunteers are the reasons for discontinuing the dinner, according to organizers.

The juried craft show will take place over Thanksgiving weekend

Runners and walkers take off during the first Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Morrison.

The 12th annual St. Anne’s Turkey Trot kicked off Thanksgiving morning at Lowell Park in Dixon. A total of 312 participants signed up for the 3.1-mile run/walk event.

The DeKalb community might see a familiar face Thursday as folks tune in to watch the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade: Michael Embrey, retired NIU band director, is marching with a national band group.

Twenty-year-old Evan Frederick said on Thanksgiving he missed being with his family back home in Florida but was “super thankful and grateful” the VFW McHenry Post 4600 hosted him and about 150 other young recruits from the Great Lakes Naval Station.

Thanksgiving has been an official holiday in the U.S. since 1863, and the people of Joliet have found ways to celebrate the occasion ever since.

State and federal health officials offer guidance on Thanksgiving food prep, thawing, cooking and leftovers.

Volunteers with DeKalb theater group Stage Coach Players made sure community members enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving meal this holiday. Group members set a goal to help 50 local families this year through their annual Thanksgiving food drive.

If you are traveling in Will County this Thanksgiving weekend, be aware of road construction that may result in detours and slow traffic.

The 12th Annual St. Anne's Turkey Trot kicked off Thanksgiving morning at Lowell Park in Dixon. 312 participants signed up for the 3.1 mile run/walk event.

People enjoy a free pre-Thanksgiving luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Woodstock train depot. This is the second year the meal that was provided through efforts of Warp Corps, MBI Cares, Isabel’s Family Restaurant, and Napoli’s Pizza, all located in Woodstock.

Health officials offer guidance on thawing, cooking and leftovers.

Huntley residents and visitors from all over will be gathering at Parkside Pub in downtown Huntley Wednesday to enjoy drinks, fun and, as the name suggests, turkey testicles.

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council No. 690 will offer Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at the Kay Cee Club Hall, 506 W. Third St., Dixon. Dinners are offered on a drive-thru or pick-up basis.

The Thanksgiving turkey is thawed, hopefully, and home chefs are getting ready to cook the bird. But don’t wear billowy sleeves while doing so. And keep the cat away from the oven.

Opinion | Celebrate the season in Genoa: Join us for a free Thanksgiving meal offered Thursday at the Genoa Veterans Home, or our Jingle Bell Parade with Santa Dec. 1, writes Krissy Johnson of the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce.

Javier Reyes, instructor in the culinary arts department at Joliet Junior College, has served as a Butterball Turkey Talk-Line expert since 2021. He's also involved in the #FindYourTable endeavor which helps connect people for “Friendsgiving” over this Thanksgiving holiday,

Along with that tradition of the Thanksgiving dinner comes a higher-than-normal calorie consumption.However, with some planning the meal can include a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.

The Illinois Farm Bureau had a little good news: the cost of an average Thanksgiving dinner has fallen by 2.5 percent over last year

The donation drive and live broadcast dubbed, “Let’s Talk Turkey”, set up from DeKalb’s Salvation Army, aimed to beat last year’s fundraising effort, which WLBK radio station staff said netted $3,448 and 366 in turkey donations.

It’s been niggling at the back of his brain for some time now, and this is the year he’s going to do something about it. Devon Nicklaus, 34, of Rock Falls, is going to cook Thanksgiving dinner.