Chicago kids bused downtown to shop for Christmas
A special holiday tradition that's in full swing this week brings more than 500 deserving kids to the Loop to shop until they drop.
A special holiday tradition that's in full swing this week brings more than 500 deserving kids to the Loop to shop until they drop.
After school program brings Chicago kids downtown to shop
A special holiday tradition that's in full swing this week brings more than 500 deserving kids to the Loop to shop until they drop.
A special holiday tradition that's in full swing this week brings more than 500 deserving kids to the Loop to shop until they drop.
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along returns this Friday
Get your singing voice ready!
Get your singing voice ready!
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along returns this Friday
The Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along returns this Friday at The Bean.
The Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along returns this Friday at The Bean.
Some organizations reporting shortage of toy donations
While this year's Giving Tuesday raised a record-breaking $3.1 billion, some organizations are reporting a shortage of donations --- especially toys.
While this year's Giving Tuesday raised a record-breaking $3.1 billion, some organizations are reporting a shortage of donations --- especially toys.
December birthday babies get fewer gifts over their lifetime, research shows
The average number of presents December babies get each year is four, while everyone else gets six, the study revealed.
The average number of presents December babies get each year is four, while everyone else gets six, the study revealed.
Lidl issues voluntary recall on chocolate Christmas Advent calendars due to salmonella
Advent calendars are often a way families countdown to Christmas with a daily sweet treat, but for some who bought them from Lidl US stores, that joy has been cut short.
Advent calendars are often a way families countdown to Christmas with a daily sweet treat, but for some who bought them from Lidl US stores, that joy has been cut short.
Cook County sheriff warns of holiday scammers
The Cook County sheriff’s department highlighted the use of social media and online shopping as key tools used by holiday scammers.
The Cook County sheriff’s department highlighted the use of social media and online shopping as key tools used by holiday scammers.
BBB warns: How to protect yourself from puppy selling scams
A new warning from the Better Business Bureau: If you're thinking of getting a puppy this holiday season, they're urging you to be careful. The BBB says puppy selling scams spike this time of year.
A new warning from the Better Business Bureau: If you're thinking of getting a puppy this holiday season, they're urging you to be careful. The BBB says puppy selling scams spike this time of year.
Cook County sheriff warns of holiday scammers
The Cook County sheriff says 'tis the season for scammers and is warning of the most prevalent holiday crimes.
The Cook County sheriff says 'tis the season for scammers and is warning of the most prevalent holiday crimes.
Olive Garden launches matching family pajamas
The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.
The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.
Santa's reindeer arrive at Chalet in Wilmette, continuing long tradition
A popular holiday tradition has returned to Wilmette.
A popular holiday tradition has returned to Wilmette.
KFC 'Sharemobile' spreads joy in Chicago by giving free meals to those in need
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting in Chicago
The holiday display in the Loop honors veterans and their families.
The holiday display in the Loop honors veterans and their families.
KFC 'Sharemobile' provides hot meals to those in need
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting in the Loop
With 20 days until Christmas, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined Gold Star families Monday for a Christmas tree lighting.
With 20 days until Christmas, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined Gold Star families Monday for a Christmas tree lighting.
Magnificent Hanukkah display lights up Glencoe house
A house in Chicago's North Shore is decked out for Hanukkah.
A house in Chicago's North Shore is decked out for Hanukkah.
Donate toys, games and books for youth of all ages ? here's how
Every year, a Chicago organization gives hundreds of people a chance to make the holidays special for kids and young adults who have experienced trauma.
Every year, a Chicago organization gives hundreds of people a chance to make the holidays special for kids and young adults who have experienced trauma.
Chicago-area churches gather holiday gifts for the incarcerated: 'They need to know people care about them'
“I understand, personally, the importance of being remembered,” said one churchgoer. “People who are alone and isolated, I really want them to know they are remembered.”
“I understand, personally, the importance of being remembered,” said one churchgoer. “People who are alone and isolated, I really want them to know they are remembered.”
Don't let your addiction to work ruin the holidays
Psychologist and author Dr. Carder Stout expounds on lessons from his new book "We Are All Addicts" and dishes out tips for workaholics to power down during the holidays.
Psychologist and author Dr. Carder Stout expounds on lessons from his new book "We Are All Addicts" and dishes out tips for workaholics to power down during the holidays.