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How long does leftover turkey last in the fridge? Those Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge (if there are any) are starting to get a bit risky, according to experts.

How long does leftover turkey last in the fridge?

Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals: Up to 50% off bestsellers BestReviews rounded up the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals of 2025 — electronics, kitchenware, furniture and more.

Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals: Up to 50% off bestsellers

Apple Cyber Monday deals are rare, and this year they’re massive BestReviews found the best Apple Black Friday deals of 2025 — Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads and MacBooks.

Apple Cyber Monday deals are rare, and this year they’re massive

The best Cyber Monday deals so far: Top gifts, lightning deals, and more BestReviews rounded up the best Black Friday deals of 2025 on TVs, headphones, laptops and more.

The best Cyber Monday deals so far: Top gifts, lightning deals, and more

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see flights canceled and delayed after winter storm Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region, while a wintry mix of…

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see flights canceled and delayed after winter storm

Stadium Club: Rosemont opens new hockey possibilities with public ice arena Rosemont cut the ribbon on a new ice arena neighboring the Allstate Arena. It brings the Chicago Wolves practices to Rosemont, and offers future events to hockey teams across the region. WGN’…

On a new edition of The Stadium Club podcast, Ryan Burrow looks at the new Rosemont Ice Arena and what it means for the region.

Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 9: The Olympic flame is lit, 10 weeks out from the Milano-Cortina games On this week’s Quest for Gold:-The new IOC president delivers and emotional address as the flame is lit ahead of the Winter Games-3 skaters from Russia and Belraus have been approved to compe…

On a new edition of Quest for Gold, the Olympic Flame is lit with 10 weeks until the opening ceremony for the Milano-Cortina Games.

Bears’ dominant rushing attack leads to their 5th straight win, 24-15 over reeling Eagles PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Monangai rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown, D’Andre Swift ran for 125 yards and a score, and the Chicago Bears finished with 281 yards on the ground to win their fifth s…

Bears’ dominant rushing attack leads to their 5th straight win, 24-15 over reeling Eagles. Hamp and O'B are talking about it right now on WGN Radio 720 and our digital streams.

Mark Malkoff’s Book ‘Love Johnny Carson’: The Genius Behind the Legend WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to author and host of The Carson Podcast Mark Malkoff about his new book ‘Love Johnny Carson’, a wildly entertaining read by one of the world’s most obsessed and inform…

Mark Malkoff’s Book ‘Love Johnny Carson’: The Genius Behind the Legend

Legendary Anchorman Bill Kurtis coming to Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday December 6th WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis about his book ‘Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News’, plus his upcoming appearance on Saturday December 6th, 2025 at 12pm featuring…

Legendary Anchorman Bill Kurtis coming to Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday December 6th

The history of Thanksgiving in America: Plymouth Rock, turkey, and Presidential pardons WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan share the history of the very first Thanksgiving and the traditions that have developed over the years.

The history of Thanksgiving in America: Plymouth Rock, turkey, and Presidential pardons

WGN Radio Personalities: ‘What Are We Thankful For?’ WGN Radio’s Lou Manfredini, John Williams, Lisa Dent, Bob Sirott, John Landecker, Jon Hansen, Rollye James, Joe Romano, Hayley Boyd, Karen Conti, Steve Dale, David Hochberg and Dave Plier share wha…

WGN Radio Personalities: ‘What Are We Thankful For?’

DC shooting suspect worked for CIA in Afghanistan; drove across country before attack Rahmanaullah Lakanwal, 29, worked for the agency in Afghanistan prior to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the same year he immigrated to America, the CIA says.

DC shooting suspect worked for CIA in Afghanistan; drove across country before attack

From the archives: Spike O’Dell and the Turkey Testicle Festival During a November 12, 2007, WGN Radio Hometown Voices remote broadcast from Huntley, IL, Spike O’Dell, Orion Samuelson, Andrea Darlas, Dave Eanet and Mary Van De Velde sample some of the feat…

From 2007: Spike O'Dell and the morning crew visit Huntley and sample some of the items from the Turkey Testicle Festival.

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C.: AP source Details are limited.

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C.: AP source

Guy Fieri injured while filming Food Network show, says quad muscle ‘exploded’ Celebrity chef Guy Fieri says he was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a major injury filming one of his Food Network shows.

Guy Fieri injured while filming Food Network show, says quad muscle ‘exploded’

13 people killed in fire engulfing Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings, fire services say HONG KONG (AP) — A fire spread across seven high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, killing 13 people and leaving others still trapped, in the city’s worst blaze in years. Nin…

13 people killed in fire engulfing Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings, fire services say

Boar’s Head cheese recalled over potential listeria contamination The recall is categorized as a Class I, meaning exposure could result in serious health consequences or death.

Boar’s Head cheese recalled over potential listeria contamination

Bill Snyder: Cold enough to freeze the leftovers outside WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the powerhouse winds coming this week and snow near the Great Lakes. He also discusses what to expect on the Thanksgiving holi…

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder says it will be cold enough to freeze the Thanksgiving leftovers outside. Hear his full forecast with John Landecker.

CTU says Bright Elementary attack on parent was preventable, blames CPS In the days after a now-viral video of students at Bright Elementary School attacking a parent and her children on the way home from school, Chicago Public Schools released a statement saying ̶…

CTU says Bright Elementary attack on parent was preventable, blames CPS

Ukraine agrees to ‘core terms’ of US-led peace deal: Official A Ukrainian official said Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet on the “earliest suitable date in November.”

Ukraine agrees to ‘core terms’ of US-led peace deal: Official

Highlights: Northwestern 38 – Minnesota 35 – 11/22/25 Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wrigley Field – November 22, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Northwestern becomes bowl-eligible with a 38-35 win over Minnesota at Wrigley Field. Check out the highlights.

Amazon recalls item over risk of ‘death from suffocation’ to infants A playpen sold on Amazon has been recalled for the risk of serious injury or death from suffocation and entrapment hazards, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday.

A playpen sold on Amazon has been recalled for the risk of serious injury or death, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday.

Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 8: Age, motherhood are fueling, not preventing, Team USA women pursing Olympic Dreams In the latest episode of Quest for Gold:-Team Shuster was dethroned at the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials.-American speed skaters broke some records at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup.-U.S. figure ska…

On a new edition of Quest for Gold, we hear from experienced female Olympians who show us age is just a number and motherhood doesn’t have to end your career.

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Federal judge orders man held on federal terrorism charge in Chicago train attack A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a Chicago commuter train has been ordered to be held behind bars pending trial on a federal terrorism charge he faces in the case. A federal judge or…

Federal judge orders man held on federal terrorism charge in Chicago train attack

Michael Madigan disbarred after federal conviction Michael Joseph Madigan, the long-serving Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, was disbarred in November following his conviction on federal criminal offences of bribery and conspiracy …

Michael Madigan disbarred after federal conviction

A wet winter ahead for Chicago? NOAA releases 2025-26 predictions The predictions are in for winter weather – and they are very different depending on where you live.

A wet winter ahead for Chicago? NOAA releases 2025-26 predictions

Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors moved Thursday to dismiss charges against a woman who was shot several times by a Border Patrol agent last month during the federal immigration crackdown in the C…

Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago

Maria Pappas: ‘I will get in the mayor’s race, and I will announce’ Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, joins Lisa Dent. She confirms that she plans to enter the race for Mayor of Chicago but she isn’t ready to announce yet, and explains why. She then discus…

Maria Pappas: ‘I will get in the mayor’s race, and I will announce’