Shopping for Thanksgiving dinner? Expect to pay less than last year, survey shows

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Nov. 22, 2025, 6:02 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 22, 2025, 6:02 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/economy/2025/11/22/shopping-thanksgiving-turkey-dinner-less-farm-bureau-survey

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Illinois residents may not have to pay out as much at the grocery store before Thanksgiving, according to a new report from the Illinois Farm Bureau. The national average price for a 16-pound frozen turkey dropped 16.3% from last year to $21.50, or $1.34 per pound. In Illinois, the average price fo...