Here are FedEx’s deadlines to ensure holiday gifts arrive by Christmas
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
Here's when the USPS says you'll want to ship your holiday packages by to get there on time
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
Chicagoans celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Mexican Independence Day is today and here in Chicago. Many are taking to the streets downtown, honking and celebrating the holiday.
Mexican Independence Day is today and here in Chicago. Many are taking to the streets downtown, honking and celebrating the holiday.
Chicago celebrates Mexican Independence Day with music, traditions and culture
José Ochoa of the National Museum of Mexican Art discusses the history, traditions and meaning of Mexican Independence Day in Chicago.
José Ochoa of the National Museum of Mexican Art discusses the history, traditions and meaning of Mexican Independence Day in Chicago.
US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Mexican Independence Day festivities planned in Little Village despite ICE fears
One of the biggest parades in the Midwest is taking place this weekend in Chicago despite fears and hesitation. The Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade is happening Sunday.
One of the biggest parades in the Midwest is taking place this weekend in Chicago despite fears and hesitation. The Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade is happening Sunday.
Immigration enforcement fears impact Chicago Mexican Independence Day celebrations
Even with added police, some in the community say fears over immigration enforcement are still having an impact on planned Mexican Independence Day celebrations in the Chicago area.
Even with added police, some in the community say fears over immigration enforcement are still having an impact on planned Mexican Independence Day celebrations in the Chicago area.
Chicago's beach season is coming to an end on Labor Day
Chicago's outdoor swimming season is officially coming to an end. Crowds gathered at all of the city beaches on Labor Day for one last time for the season.
Chicago's outdoor swimming season is officially coming to an end. Crowds gathered at all of the city beaches on Labor Day for one last time for the season.
Chicagoans react to the last days of summer
With Labor Day winding down, the unofficial end of summer in Chicago is here.
With Labor Day winding down, the unofficial end of summer in Chicago is here.
Chicago’s WOOGMS Parade steps off on Labor Day
The annual Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society Parade is underway at Pine Grove Avenue and Wellington Avenue.
The annual Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society Parade is underway at Pine Grove Avenue and Wellington Avenue.
'It was a lot': Chicago Labor Day travelers speak on holiday traffic
Labor Day weekend is coming to an end, and with that, travelers begin their treks home. We caught up some at Midway Airport on Monday.
Labor Day weekend is coming to an end, and with that, travelers begin their treks home. We caught up some at Midway Airport on Monday.
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
Halloween candy pulled over potential allergy risk
A Halloween candy sold in multiple states is being recalled because its packaging failed to disclose a milk allergen.
A Halloween candy sold in multiple states is being recalled because its packaging failed to disclose a milk allergen.
Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
Six Flags Great America's 'Fright Fest' celebrating 35 years
Six Flags Great America's "Fright Fest" is returning in September with some brand new spooky event offerings.
Six Flags Great America's "Fright Fest" is returning in September with some brand new spooky event offerings.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
Montana Weathers murder: New details revealed in July 4th shooting that killed 10-year-old
A man accused of opening fire on a Gary home after a Fourth of July gathering has been charged with murder in the death of a 10-year-old boy and is being held without bond.
A man accused of opening fire on a Gary home after a Fourth of July gathering has been charged with murder in the death of a 10-year-old boy and is being held without bond.