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Chicago Thanksgiving

The Black Friday sales reports (the good news and not so good news)

In this economy, we have become accustomed to trying to feign excitement when retail sales reports show a 2 or 3% gain. We do this because any gain...
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"Tradition" is the key word for Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Tucked between the three giant-sized holidays of Halloween and Christmas and NewYear's, Thanksgiving receives far less attention. But...
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Chicago Christians celebrate Black Friday Eve; prepare for gift day

Thanksgiving has been permanently replaced! It is no longer a day for families to bow their heads; giving thanks for all that they have. We now...
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Buy Nothing Day, an alternative to Black Friday

If you had to sit next to your uncle at Thanksgiving dinner, you probably had some sort of awkward political talk (I don’t know why it&rsquo...
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Shop local with Black Friday, Thanksgiving weekend deals at Chicago toy stores

Support local businesses and the Chicago economy by taking advantage of these great Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend shopping deals at...
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Kids Genealogy: Activity - Write A Story About Your Thanksgiving Traditions

Holidays are a great time to learn more about your family history. You have the opportunity to talk with other family members and learn many new...
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Five Feminists to be Thankful For

On this Thanksgiving evening, as I watch shows from my DVR and write a drama test for my literature class, I am thankful for the micro-brewed beer...
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Wellness activities this Thanksgiving weekend

Get off the couch and away from the table, and out to these events this weekend:Thanksgiving DayYoga Effect, Grayslake: 9:30-10:45am - All levels...
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Thanksgiving dinner and your pets – what should be off limits for your pets?

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and as you prepare a big feast and get ready to celebrate, it’s very tempting to slip a few scrumptious goodies...
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Traveling? Top 10 worst Thanksgiving storms

This Thanksgiving, the Midwest will be blessed with mild temps and clear skies for our Thanksgiving travel.There will be an estimated 42.5 million...
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