Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to light Gold Star Christmas Tree

Chicago police to light up Gold Star tree, Frankfort to turn on Christmas lights in separate events

On Thursday, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will light its Gold Star Christmas Tree at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park. Meanwhile, the Frankfort community is invited to the annual ?Lighting of the Green? event.

CHICAGO - A special tree lightning is taking place near Soldier Field Thursday at 6 p.m. 

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will light its Gold Star Christmas Tree at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park. 

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The tree honors Chicago police officers killed in the line of duty.

The event also kicks off the foundation's Operation Santa campaign, which helps deliver holiday cheer to Gold Star families.