This time of year brings with it one of America’s most enduring stories — one we tell ourselves to feel better. The story of the “First Thanksgiving,” as many of us learned in school, is false in ...

Donna Vickroy is an award-winning reporter, editor and columnist who worked for the Daily Southtown for 38 years. She can be reached at [email protected].

This was the event that now marks the first American day of Thanksgiving, even though many Indigenous peoples had long had rituals that included giving thanks and other European settlers had ...

For centuries, faithful followers of Jesus have set aside a special time each year to give thanks. What began as a sacred meal to honor God for His provision in the face of starvation, has evolved ...

You probably learned some version of American history in school, complete with patriotic tales and legendary heroes. But many ...

Thanksgiving is nothing if not one of the biggest, best opportunities to host or attend a potluck. Whether it's with friends, family, a community group, or a mix of all three, the more dishes on the ...

It’s about to be a waka-waka-wonderful Thanksgiving! On Wednesday, October 29, news dropped that iconic video game character PAC-MAN will make his first-ever debut in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ...

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved American tradition that brings to life everyone's favorite characters. And this year, a new one is joining the lineup. The annual celebration is ...

John Candy was renowned for his warmth and ability to make other people feel important, and it's on full display in the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me,” which debuted Oct. 10 on Amazon Prime. It ...

(NEXSTAR) – We get it. You don’t feel like cooking, or doing dishes, or even socializing with your extended family on Thanksgiving Day. But you can’t drive up to just any restaurant on Nov. 27 and ...

Chances are increasing for a soggy end to October across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic as Melissa lumbers north. Now a tropical storm, it's expected to become a hurricane on Saturday, Oct. 25. Heavy ...