Since the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and its aftershocks, groups and organizations from around the world are springing to action to help in any way they can, including groups in Illinois. The 21st was joined by a member of a charity organization based in northern Illinois and a journalist who's been following the story. 

On The 21st: Host Niala Boodhoo is live from The Spice House in Chicago with a panel of experts to help answer all your questions about cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinner. To brine or not to brine? What spices work best for desserts? Do you really need a free-range, organic turkey? 

Jessica Gorin, executive chef at Big Grove Tavern in Champaign, has a few suggestions about how to serve Thanksgiving leftovers.