For those traveling using Amtrak, the service is reporting increased passengers compared to last year. On Tuesday, 10,000 people passed through Chicago's Union Station alone. On Wednesday, about 11,000 people were expected to do the same.

If you are staying local in Chicago, whether that be getting to your holiday destination or have any last-minute grocery shopping to do, clouds will remain in the area.

While the rest of us are eating turkey and stuffing on Thursday, the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will be facing off for a Thanksgiving divisional showdown. Detroit has a long tradition of hosting one of the Thanksgiving games and this year it's Chicago who will be visiting Ford Field.

Shaboozey, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, was announced as the headlining performer of the halftime show at the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game Thursday, the Lions said Nov. 10. Here's what to know about Shaboozey and the Thanksgiving Day halftime show.