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Chicago Holiday Festivities in Full Swing at Millennium Park
More than 100,000 people have already enjoyed the stunning holiday displays at Millennium Park, including the beloved Chicago Christmas Tree, which sparkles with 70,000 dazzling LED lights and 35,000 feet… Read more
Discover the Magic of the Holidays at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory Group is the perfect winter wonderland destination for all ages. Its family-friendly spaces and engaging activities make it the ideal spot to spend family time. The Play… Read more
‘Christmas at Cantigny’ Now Open
A holiday wonderland awaits visitors to Christmas at Cantigny. This holiday treat includes dazzling new light installations set to music in the gardens, the McCormick House decorated in French flair, a new… Read more
Holiday cheers, not tears: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’ ‘Drive High, Get a DUI’
With the holiday season just around the corner, the Berwyn Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and… Read more
Help Spread Holiday Cheer at El Hogar del Niño
By: Ashmar Mandou With the holidays just around the corner, El Hogar del Niño is calling on the community to help spread some joy to more than 300 children through… Read more
Count the Ways to Ring in the New Year at Navy Pier
Navy Pier and its partners are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the New Year in signature Chicago style. From rocking parties to sophisticated soirees and captivating cruises, a… Read more
State Flag Commission Selects Its Top 10 Designs for Public Voting
The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January. Members of the commission could select up… Read more
iHeartMedia Chicago’s Radio Stations Raise Over $1M During Annual ‘Lurie Children’s Radiothon’
iHeartMedia Chicago announced last Friday that “Lurie Children’s Radiothon” raised over $1 million in support of the patients and families at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Lurie Children’s is one of… Read more
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum Receives National Recognition
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum has been nationally recognized as one of the top 10 ‘Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights’ by USA TODAY. The distinction is part of USA… Read more
Cradles to Crayons Hosts Holiday Giving Round-Up
This holiday season, Cradles to Crayons® Chicago (C2C®) is working to collect 50,000 winter coats for kids across Chicagoland through our “Gear Up for Winter” initiative. In addition to coats,… Read more
