By 1941, the House of Representatives passed a joint resolution declaring Thanksgiving Day to be the last Thursday in November. The Senate amended the resolution, making the holiday the fourth Thursday in November, and Roosevelt signed it in December 1941.

According to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey, 91% say they feel a strong sense of gratitude or thankfulness at least several times a year, including 62% who report feeling deeply grateful weekly or more often.

Wind gusts are expected in the 40 to 50 mph range on Wednesday. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible along the Lakeshore. Wind gusts this high can lead to power outages. The snow and high wind gusts will combine to lead to worsening travel conditions by Wednesday evening and into the overnight hours.

Travelers heading to O’Hare International and Midway airports this week can rest assured that a government-shutdown related national air traffic meltdown has been averted, airlines said.

Many supermarkets will be open with reduced hours or fully closed on Nov. 27, 2025. Here's everything you need to know about grocery store hours for Thanksgiving Day

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance will spend Thanksgiving Eve with servicemembers at Fort Campbell.

Turkey Day is finally here. It's now socially acceptable to get excited for Christmas. Here are some options to embrace the spirit.

Need extra stuffing? Or ran out of napkins? Need to know if your local go-to store is open when you need it the most?

The parade features 85-plus units, including 16 marching bands, eight balloons, 12 floats, 46 specialty groups, including five dance teams.

Here are some examples of holiday food you can carry through a TSA checkpoint: Baked goods – Homemade or store-bought pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, and other sweet treats. Meats – Turkey, chicken, ham, steak (frozen, cooked, or uncooked). Stuffing – Cooked or uncooked, in a box or bag.