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As COVID cases in Illinois continue to rise, what’s the safest way for family members of all ages to safely gather in person for Thanksgiving?

They can finally gather for Thanksgiving in person this year, thanks to the COVID vaccine and booster shots.

A heartwarming Thanksgiving reunion, two years in the making.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s health department are expected to give a COVID-19 update Monday as the city continues to see a rise in cases ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade returns to city streets for the 2021 holiday, parade organizers announced.

Three states were removed and one added back onto Chicago’s travel advisory Tuesday, dropping the number of states on the city’s warning list to 38 states and one territory days before the Thanksgiving holiday.

As retailers gear up for the holiday shopping season, many stores and outlets will close their doors for the Thanksgiving holiday, reflecting a growing trend in the industry of allowing employees to spend the day with their families.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressed cautious optimism Thursday saying the state has not yet seen coronavirus metrics head back in the wrong direction.

Health experts are bracing for the potential of a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge. But what might that look like – and when could we see the first signs of it?

As airports and travel hubs fill up with Thanksgiving travelers despite warnings from health officials in the state and country, experts are bracing for the potential of a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge.

Nov. 25: Dr. Ngozi Ezike urges residents planning to gather for Thanksgiving to “please reconsider.”

For weeks, the Illinois Department of Public Health has echoed Thanksgiving coronavirus guidance heard around the country from health care professionals and public officials: Don’t travel and limit gatherings to those you already live with. With Thanksgiving now upon us, last-minute warnings aim to prevent Thanksgiving from becoming a “super-spreader” holiday that dangerously elevates hospitalizations and the number of...

Candice Lepek and her family thought they were being careful during the coronavirus pandemic, but that didn’t stop the virus from spreading to them and eventually infecting her – a 34-year-old breast cancer survivor.

Long lines were spotted at O’Hare International Airport for the second day in a row with hundreds of people waiting in line for flights ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike warned Thursday during a daily coronavirus briefing that a negative coronavirus test result does not give people a “free pass” to celebrate Thanksgiving in person.

The guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how to safely celebrate Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic is very clear. To be safe, it’s best to eat your holiday turkey with only the members of your own household this year. “The only way to really protect yourself is to really limit your contact with other people,”...

As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations increase in Chicago, the city’s top doctor warned against traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday next month.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says people are going to have to make a choice “where they fit in the risk-benefit ratio” as they decide how to celebrate Thanksgiving this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois health officials released new guidelines Wednesday on gatherings, travel and more as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Sandra Torres reports.

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday released new guidance for how to celebrate the holidays and enjoy family gatherings safely during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has the story.