Family Kwanzaa celebration held at Bronzeville Children's Museum
Monday marks the start of Kwanzaa. The week-long celebration of African American culture and heritage features a number of events.
Monday marks the start of Kwanzaa. The week-long celebration of African American culture and heritage features a number of events.
Shoppers making Christmas returns in the Loop
Christmas returns are making their way back to stores.
Christmas returns are making their way back to stores.
How to recycle your Christmas tree
For those looking to take down their Christmas tree, the Morton Arboretum has some good environmental suggestions.
For those looking to take down their Christmas tree, the Morton Arboretum has some good environmental suggestions.
How to recycle your Christmas tree
For those looking to take down their Christmas tree, the Morton Arboretum has some good environmental suggestions.
For those looking to take down their Christmas tree, the Morton Arboretum has some good environmental suggestions.
Shoppers making Christmas returns in Chicago
Christmas returns are making their way back to stores.
Christmas returns are making their way back to stores.
What you need to know before returning Christmas gifts
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau dishes out helpful tips for those looking to return or exchange gifts they acquired this holiday season.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau dishes out helpful tips for those looking to return or exchange gifts they acquired this holiday season.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Hot meals distributed in Chicago on a cold Christmas Day
About 500 meals were distributed outside Petterino’s on Dearborn. The free holiday dinners included turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, carrots and more.
About 500 meals were distributed outside Petterino’s on Dearborn. The free holiday dinners included turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, carrots and more.
How to dispose of a Christmas tree: Recycle, use in garden, protect wildlife
One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.
One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.
More than 400 flights canceled at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway Airports on Christmas Eve
FlyChicago.com said 251 flights into and out of O'Hare were canceled on Christmas Eve, and 164 were canceled into and out of Midway. Arrival delays at Midway were close to two hours.
FlyChicago.com said 251 flights into and out of O'Hare were canceled on Christmas Eve, and 164 were canceled into and out of Midway. Arrival delays at Midway were close to two hours.
Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
How ‘White Christmas’ became an iconic holiday song
"White Christmas" became an instant hit when it premiered in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942.
"White Christmas" became an instant hit when it premiered in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942.
NORAD tracker follows Santa around the world for 67th year: how to watch
The NORAD Santa tracker is following Santa Claus around the world as he and his reindeer deliver gifts.
The NORAD Santa tracker is following Santa Claus around the world as he and his reindeer deliver gifts.
FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Salvation Army ends Red Kettle campaign due to weather
The Salvation Army ended its annual Red Kettle campaign early because of the weather.
The Salvation Army ended its annual Red Kettle campaign early because of the weather.
Thousands show up for coat, toy giveaway on Chicago's South Side
The Apostolic Faith Church has held a coat and toy giveaway for decades. More recently, the church has started distributing food, too.
The Apostolic Faith Church has held a coat and toy giveaway for decades. More recently, the church has started distributing food, too.
Police called after 'Cousin Eddie' holiday display spooks neighbor
Joni Keeney, the woman behind the display, plans on expanding it further next year with an additional Clark Griswold mannequin.
Joni Keeney, the woman behind the display, plans on expanding it further next year with an additional Clark Griswold mannequin.
Oakland dealership gifts minivan to mother of five
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.