Glenwood firefighters help Santa with gifts for 17th year
Usually when firefighters arrive on the scene, it?s to save lives and property. But in south suburban Glenwood, firefighters are helping to rescue the holidays for more than a dozen families.
Usually when firefighters arrive on the scene, it?s to save lives and property. But in south suburban Glenwood, firefighters are helping to rescue the holidays for more than a dozen families.
Glenwood firefighters drop off Christmas gifts to families in the community
“They volunteer their time to go out. They get the gifts,” said Glenwood Village Administrator Brian Mitchell. “They do the wrapping, the loading, unloading. They go through the selection process. I got to say one thing, they do a fabulous job.“
“They volunteer their time to go out. They get the gifts,” said Glenwood Village Administrator Brian Mitchell. “They do the wrapping, the loading, unloading. They go through the selection process. I got to say one thing, they do a fabulous job.“
6,000 toys donated to Operation Cover Chicago for needy families
A Chicago organization in need is getting a lot of help just in time for the holidays.
A Chicago organization in need is getting a lot of help just in time for the holidays.
Glenwood firefighters help Santa deliver gifts for 17th year
Glenwood firefighters are stepping up to help Santa with some of his deliveries this year.
Glenwood firefighters are stepping up to help Santa with some of his deliveries this year.
What restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2021
Hours may vary by location.
Hours may vary by location.
7-Eleven worker receives home-cooked meal from woman in TikTok video
"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.
"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.
COVID-19 cases surge across Illinois ahead of Christmas
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Chicago artist designs Black nutcrackers, ballerinas
A Chicago artist is making sure Christmas symbols are representative of everyone. She's creating and selling Black nutcrackers and ballerinas.
A Chicago artist is making sure Christmas symbols are representative of everyone. She's creating and selling Black nutcrackers and ballerinas.
Coronavirus surges across US ahead of the holidays
Coronavirus cases are spreading like wildfire throughout the nation, putting families on high alert ahead of the holidays.
Coronavirus cases are spreading like wildfire throughout the nation, putting families on high alert ahead of the holidays.
Exploring the benefits of taking a social media detox this holiday season
Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about how the overconsumption of social media can ruin your holidays.
Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about how the overconsumption of social media can ruin your holidays.
Chicago's Black Santa spreading Christmas cheer around the city and beyond
Chicago's Dreezy Claus has been a busy man this holiday season. Hear how he's been brightening up the holidays for Chicago-area families all winter long.
Chicago's Dreezy Claus has been a busy man this holiday season. Hear how he's been brightening up the holidays for Chicago-area families all winter long.
Toy giveaway and vaccine clinic in Dixmoor so recipients could 'gift themselves' peace of mind
Christmas came early to the village of Dixmoor Sunday, with Santa and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle handing out happiness and health.
Christmas came early to the village of Dixmoor Sunday, with Santa and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle handing out happiness and health.
Kanye West donates nearly 4,000 gifts to toy drive in Chicago
Children from Englewood and across the city filed through the gymnasium, searching for the perfect toys and brand-new clothes.
Children from Englewood and across the city filed through the gymnasium, searching for the perfect toys and brand-new clothes.
Chicago's Black Santa aka 'Dreezy Claus' will stop in Aurora on Monday
There are no tickets left to see "Dreezy Claus" on Monday; they were all scooped up within an hour last week.
There are no tickets left to see "Dreezy Claus" on Monday; they were all scooped up within an hour last week.
Christmas light displays from around the world
While it seems to be an age-old tradition, electric Christmas lights didn’t really catch on until the early twentieth century. Here’s a look at displays nowadays from around the world.
While it seems to be an age-old tradition, electric Christmas lights didn’t really catch on until the early twentieth century. Here’s a look at displays nowadays from around the world.
Organizations spread joy by hosting toy giveaways across Chicago
Santa's helpers are busy this weekend spreading holiday joy across Chicago with dozens of toy giveaways.
Santa's helpers are busy this weekend spreading holiday joy across Chicago with dozens of toy giveaways.
Toy giveaways across Chicago bring holiday cheer
Toy giveaways were hosted across the city Saturday.
Toy giveaways were hosted across the city Saturday.
COVID-19 in Illinois: Health officials say hospitalizations, deaths on the rise as holidays approach
Since ICU beds are in short supply and COVID-related deaths are increasing, officials are urging the public to ‘think twice’ when it comes to holiday get-togethers.
Since ICU beds are in short supply and COVID-related deaths are increasing, officials are urging the public to ‘think twice’ when it comes to holiday get-togethers.
Hammond brings 'A Christmas Story' to life by displaying classic scenes from the movie
By now, you've almost certainly seen "A Christmas Story." But did you know it takes place in a fictionalized version of Hammond, Indiana?
By now, you've almost certainly seen "A Christmas Story." But did you know it takes place in a fictionalized version of Hammond, Indiana?
Cooperative dog gets wrapped up like a Christmas present in hilarious viral video
Scott Hubbard and his 8-year-old Chihuahua mix Gracie have a Christmas tradition that’s sure to make you smile.
Scott Hubbard and his 8-year-old Chihuahua mix Gracie have a Christmas tradition that’s sure to make you smile.