Images: Reader-supplied photos of Thanksgiving weekend festivities
Updated 12/6/2019 12:32 PM
See all the best reader-supplied photos from Thanksgiving weekend festivities including an Aurora fire department flag football game, tree lightings and Turkey Trots from around the suburbs.
The Palatine Park District held its 39th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash at Harper College. Runners chose from either a 2 mile race, 5 mile race, or 100 yard dash.
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The Palatine Park District held its 39th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash at Harper College. Runners chose from either a 2 mile race, 5 mile race, or 100 yard dash.
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The Palatine Park District held its 39th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash at Harper College. Runners chose from either a 2 mile race, 5 mile race, or 100 yard dash.
Courtesy of Palatine Park District
The Palatine Park District held its 39th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash at Harper College. Runners chose from either a 2 mile race, 5 mile race, or 100 yard dash.
Courtesy of Palatine Park District
The Palatine Park District held its 39th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash at Harper College. Runners chose from either a 2 mile race, 5 mile race, or 100 yard dash.
Courtesy of Palatine Park District
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry. Henry Betts poses for a photo with Seth and Karen Kopf.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry. Runners signed a race shirt for Henry.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry. Henry works on crafts with Bella Kopf and Claire Betts.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 7th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash was held in Lake in the Hills on Thursday, Nov. 28. Money raised from the event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Henry Betts and non-perishable food items were collected for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Allison Bilinski
The 2019 Vernon Hills Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held at the Vernon Hills Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Courtesy of Village of Vernon Hills
The 2019 Vernon Hills Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held at the Vernon Hills Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Courtesy of Village of Vernon Hills
The 2019 Vernon Hills Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held at the Vernon Hills Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Courtesy of Village of Vernon Hills
The 2019 Vernon Hills Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held at the Vernon Hills Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Courtesy of Village of Vernon Hills
The 2019 Vernon Hills Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held at the Vernon Hills Golf Course located aon Saturday, Nov. 30.
Courtesy of Village of Vernon Hills
Elk Grove Village kicked off its winter holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks at Town Center Village Green.
Courtesy of Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village kicked off its winter holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks at Town Center Village Green.
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Elk Grove Village kicked off its winter holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks at Town Center Village Green.
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Elk Grove Village kicked off its winter holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks at Town Center Village Green.
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Elk Grove Village kicked off its winter holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks at Town Center Village Green.
Courtesy of Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village kicked off its winter holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks at Town Center Village Green.
Courtesy of Elk Grove Village
Aurora Fire Department Lt. Kevin Nickels, center, carries the ball during the department's annual Turkey Bowl flag football gridiron matchup between off-duty members on Thanksgiving morning at Hupp Park in Aurora.Family members and friends in lawn chairs and blankets lined the sideline to provide moral support and refreshments.
Courtesy of Al Benson
Around 40 off-duty Aurora firefighters pose for a photo during halftime of the department's annual Turkey Bowl flag football game on Thanksgiving morning at Hupp Park in Aurora. The second-shift team (black shirts) beat the third-shift team 26-20.
Courtesy of Al Benson
An Aurora Fire Department second-shift receiver (2) pulls in a pass under pressure from third-shift defenders (red shirts) during the department's annual Turkey Bowl flag football game on Thanksgiving morning at Hupp Park in Aurora.
Courtesy of Al Benson
Family members and friends cheered and donated refreshments at the Aurora Fire Department's annual Turkey Bowl flag football gridiron matchup on Thanksgiving morning at Hupp Park in Aurora.
Courtesy of Al Benson
Aurora Fire Department third-shift quarterback Mike Hoffman passes during the department's annual Turkey Bowl flag football gridiron matchup on Thanksgiving morning at Hupp Park in Aurora.
Courtesy of Al Benson
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Linda Starkey
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Linda Starkey
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Cheryl Falk Novak
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Linda Starkey
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Cheryl Falk Novak
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Glenn Swanson
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Cheryl Falk Novak
Star Charities and the Village of Wauconda held its 9th Annual Wauconda Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. The race included a four-mile timed run around Bangs Lake and a two-mile family fun run/walk down Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.
Courtesy of Linda Starkey
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River. Nolan Grimm was the second place finisher in the youth mile event.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River. The men's winner, Ben Kanute, finishes the four-mile race.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River. Women's winner Ally Suyak crosses the finish line.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River. Brian Ahern juggles the entire four-mile course while running.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Fox River Trail Runners held its 23rd annual Fox and Turkey race on Thanksgiving day. The start and finish took place in downtown Batavia along the Fox River.
Courtesy of Zach Wilson
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with more than 6,000 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with more than 6,000 runners. Naperville Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis participated in the event.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with more than 6,000 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with more than 6,000 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with 7,500 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with 7,500 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with 7,500 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with 7,500 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving day, November 28. The race was held at Naperville Central High School and is a Thanksgiving tradition with 7,500 runners.
Courtesy of Jim Woodring
Elk Grove Village kicked off its winter holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks at Town Center Village Green.
Courtesy of Elk Grove Village/Caroline Gabiga
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