Thanksgiving

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.

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

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.

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.