Afternoon Briefing: The forecast for Thanksgiving in Chicago
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.
Good afternoon, Chicago.
Chicagoans can expect a chilly Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with a chance of rain or snow overnight on Wednesday.
Temperatures for Turkey Day itself are expected to be in the upper 30s, with a predicted high of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service.
Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices.
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‘I don’t care if it’s below zero’: Chicago ‘Sleep Out’ aims to raise awareness about youth homelessness
Social service providers sometimes refer to young adults ages 18-24 as a hidden sector within the overall homeless population because of their tendency to pivot among different housing situations as opposed to staying in more visible locations like a tent city. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Chicago White Sox’s fan festival returns for 1st time since 2020: ‘SoxFest Live’ will be at Ramova Theatre
- Vintage Chicago Tribune: Thanksgiving Parade turns 90
As CTA grapples with how to address crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
Though the incident was not immediately reported by police as a major crime, it offers a window into the transit agency’s response to uncertain and sometimes scary situations for passengers. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Retired WMAQ-Channel 5 reporter Renee Ferguson sells Kenwood home for $775,000
- McDonald’s to expand US value menu as fast food chains battle for bargain seekers
‘I’m being true to myself.’ How Zach LaVine strives for success through selflessness with the Chicago Bulls.
LaVine is back to his old-school heroics, slinging 3-pointers and throwing down splashy dunks over the heads of his defenders. And he’s doing it more efficiently — and with less frustration — than ever. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- 5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-1 win, including Connor Bedard’s defense being the best offense
- Surprise! It’s No. 5 Indiana — not Michigan — that’s facing No. 2 Ohio State with postseason chances on the line
Review: Slow Pulp delivers an intimate and potent homecoming set at Thalia Hall
Slow Pulp is everything you want a rock band to be: earnest and cool yet freewheeling and fierce. Since the release of their breakthrough 2023 record, “Yard,” the group has found a rapturous audience that loves their talents. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Review: ‘Annie’ at the Chicago Theatre is a lovely new production with the best Sandy ever
- Column: Brady Corbet’s epic movie ‘The Brutalist’ came close to crashing down more than once
More aid workers have been killed in 2024 than in any other year, UN says
Bloodshed in the Middle East has been the single-biggest cause of the 281 deaths among humanitarians globally this year, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Read more here.
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