Thanksgiving 2018: What's Open, Closed In Wilmette

WILMETTE, IL — Thanksgiving represents a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy a tasty feast and remember everything for which we are grateful. It's also among the busiest travel days of the year, the start of the holiday shopping season and, for some, can present a smorgasbord of stress.

Most families will have the chance to relax after their Thanksgiving meal, perhaps tuning into to some football or taking a post-meal nap. But many Americans, especially for those employed by retailers looking to get a jump on Black Friday sales, must nevertheless work on the holiday.

In Wilmette and Kenilworth, many offices will have adjusted hours for the the Thanksgiving holiday. Some, including government buildings and schools, will remain closed on Black Friday. Some businesses have special opening and closing hours during the holiday week. Here's a list of public services, institutions, retailers and restaurant hours for Thanksgiving 2018.

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Post Office: Post offices are closed on Thanksgiving but will resume operations on Friday.

Village Hall: Village Hall and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23.

Public Libraries: The Wilmette Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, for Thanksgiving Day. Normal hours will resume Friday.

Banks: Most major banks are closed on Thanksgiving Day, and most will open on Friday. Call your branch to verify.

Schools: All Wilmette schools will be closed Nov. 21 to Nov. 23. The New Trier High School 2018 Tri-Ship Tree Sale begins Friday at the Winnetka campus.

Park Districts: The Wilmette Park District is holding a special holiday sale for new members starting Black Friday, with perks available for those who sign up for an annual membership before New Year's Day. Centennial Ice Rink will be closed from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24 for a Loyola Academy tournament. On Nov. 25, complimentary 30-minute skating classes are open to all kids aged 4 to 12.

Refuse Collection: No garbage pickup will take place on Thanksgiving Day. Scheduled Thursday collection will take place Friday and the regular Friday route will be collected on Saturday. Normal schedule will resume the following week.

Retailers: Nearly 100 national and regional retailers have announced plans to close on Thanksgiving Day. About half of U.S. shoppers dislike or strongly dislike Thanksgiving Day openings, and about a survey favor them according to a survey from a website that tracks Black Friday operations.

Retailers giving their employees the day off include: Abt Electronics, Ace Hardware, Costco, Crate and Barrel , Home Depot, IKEA, Lowe's, Marshalls, Nortdstrom, Petco and T.J. Maxx. National retailers calling staff in to work on the holiday include: Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, DSW, GameStop, Macy's, Old Navy, Sears, Walgreens and Walmart.

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As for local shopping centers: Deerfield Towne Center will be closed Nov. 22, and open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, but individual stores could vary so you may want to contact a specific store directly. Northbrook Court's holiday hours run from 6 p.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday. Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center's Thanksgiving hours also run 6 p.m. to midnight and on Black Friday it is scheduled to open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lincolnwood Town Center will be open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thanksgiving and from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.

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Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours in and around Wilmette and Kenilworth:

• Aldi: Closed
• Heinen's: Closed
• Foodstuffs: Closed
• Lakeside Foods: Closed
• Trader Joe's: Closed
• Anton's Fruit Ranch, 8 a.m. - noon (Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
• Binny's, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (All locations.)
• CVS, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Pharmacy closed.)
• Grand Food Center. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Both Winnetka and Glencoe locations, open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday)
• Jewel-Osco, Route 41 and Deerfield, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.(Pharmacy Closed)
• Mariano's, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Pharmacy closed.)
• Sunset Foods, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Target, 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.
• Whole Foods Markets, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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