Tag Archives: Christmas

Chicago's Christmas tree recycling program has returned. You can drop off your tree at 27 different locations across the city from January 3 to the 17. But make sure you take off all the lights and or...

This holiday season, Mariah Carey is sharing the success. On Monday, Dec. 15, Billboard announced "Last Christmas" by Wham! reached the No. 1 slot on the publication's Global 200, marking the first ti...

In a sea of Santas, stockings and Christmas trees, one Wrigleyville establishment brings a unique holiday experience to the Chicago bar scene. Advertised as the city's first and only Hanukkah pop-up b...

Need a break from holiday shopping? How about a puppy snuggle? At one suburban mall this weekend you can do just that -- and you could even take a pup home. This Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 ...

City officials on Monday agreed to slightly ease new capacity restrictions at Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza, amid complaints from vendors that the new rules were threatening their ability to make a...

Chicago flips the switch on the holidays Friday in Millennium Park. The city's Christmas tree lighting kicks off with music at 5 p.m., the main program at 6 p.m. and the big moment around 6:25 p.m. ht...

A beloved, cross-country holiday train tradition starts up for the 2025 season this week, complete with musical performances by cult favorite bands -- and it's stopping in the Chicago area. The Canadi...

CTA's holiday train and bus are coming to town. This year's freshly redecorated CTA holiday bus hits the road Nov. 25, traveling across 19 routes though Dec. 20. The holiday train hits the rails from ...

Tickets for Metra's popular holiday trains sold out within minutes on Monday. The tradition returns in December for Metra passengers who snagged tickets. Metra said they sold out of spots within four ...

The Morton Arboretum's Illumination lights event kicks off Friday, featuring millions of Christmas lights strung in the trees. But, leave the kids at home for the opening. That's because "IllumiBrew" ...