Veterans Day honors across Chicagoland
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Communities across Chicagoland honored veterans with a parade in Aurora and a ceremony at Soldier Field in Chicago, recognizing those who served and sacrificed.

List of holiday themed bars and restaurants in Chicago

Here are some holiday pop-ups throughout Chicagoland that are bringing festive cheer this season.

How to navigate Thanksgiving dinner on a GLP-1

Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.

Wear camo, make a difference: How to support veterans this Veterans Day
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A simple way to show your support can make a big impact. FOX Chicago is backing the Make Camo Your Cause campaign to raise awareness and support efforts to end veteran homelessness.

Veterans Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed

As the nation honors Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, some services and store operations and hours may be affected by the holiday in your area.

Holiday flights, baggage fees may cost travelers more
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Flighty aviation and travel correspondent Katy Nastro discusses what travelers can expect to pay for last-minute holiday flights and baggage.

US Postal Service 'Operation Santa' adoption registration now open

You can help fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families through "Operation Santa," the U.S. Postal Service program that lets groups and individuals adopt a letter and shop for gifts. 

Suburban police investigate Halloween candy tampering report

Police in a Chicago suburb are investigating after a family reported finding foreign objects in their Halloween candy.

Shuttered for a decade, Evanston’s Harley Clarke mansion reopens for Halloween
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Closed for a decade, but open for a rare look inside. Evanston’s historic Harley Clarke mansion welcomed visitors back through its doors for a special Halloween peek as it undergoes a massive $30 million transformation.

Martha Stewart apologizes over Halloween costume: ‘Insensitive and not funny’

Martha Stewart is facing backlash after posting a Halloween photo of herself dressed as a homeless person. The lifestyle mogul deleted the photo and issued an apology.

JD Rudd introduces his hilarious skeleton sidekick Ken Bones | ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time
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FOX Chicago's JD Rudd introduces his wisecracking skeleton sidekick, Ken Bones, who comes to life with plenty of jokes and spooky banter during a special Halloween edition of ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time. 

What's the most popular Halloween candy in Illinois?

You can't celebrate Halloween without candy. And the U.S. buys a lot of it. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend about $4.1 billion on candy this year. So, what's the most popular sweet treat in Illinois?