Holiday shipping rush nears its peak

Well, it’s getting down to the wire if you’re sending out gifts or cards you want to arrive by Christmas. Postal workers are working non-stop.  Amalia Roy is live at a USPS facility in Avondale, Arizona to show how they’re getting it done.

Community near Chicago turns into a Christmas Town for the holidays

Just outside Chicago, the village of Long Grove transforms into Christmas Town during its annual Vintage Holidays celebration. From carriage rides and Christmas lights to Santa visits and festive downtown shops, the small community brings classic holiday charm to life for the season.

En Pointe: The making of the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker

We go en pointe with the Joffrey Ballet for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Nutcracker, one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday performances. We speak with cast members and choreographers about what it takes to bring the Joffrey’s special Chicago version of The Nutcracker to life. From rehearsals and choreography to costumes and storytelling, we explore the work behind the scenes that shapes this production.

Track Santa's journey this Christmas | ChicagoNOW

One of the best holiday traditions has launched for the year. The NORAD/OnStar Santa tracker is now live. OnStar's social and influencer marketing specialist Brenna Stanecki-Hutchins joins via zoom to go behind the scenes on how to track Santa.

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember

With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.