Best holiday toys to give in 2020
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Marianne Szymanski, founder of Toy Tips, Inc., shows off some of the coolest toys on the shelves this holiday season.

How to help your kids adjust to this abnormal holiday season
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Child development and parenting expert Denise Daniels dishes out tips for talking to your children about this holiday season.

Mall Santa brings Nerf gun to boy who cried after being told 'no guns' for Christmas

After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.

Campton Hills light show takes Christmas spirit to the next level
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Brian Larsen from Epic Light Shows talks about his impressive holiday light show and the importance of spreading Christmas cheer.

Candace Jordan dishes on her holiday go-to list
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Candace Jordan from Chicago Star Media lays out her favorite holiday festivities across the Windy City.

Handling sadness and grief during the holiday season
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The holiday season is usually associated with times of joy. But for some, it can bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and stress. Karen Allen lost her husband to murder but she decided to turn this tragedy into light.

Chicago children's museum letting kids take charge of holiday light show
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It's always fun taking the kids to one of the amazing holiday light shows Chicago has to offer but what if your kids could actually take control of the lights? The kids are in charge at Kohl Children's Museum "mesmertastic" holiday activity!

Beloved Christmas classics reside at Orland Park library

The holiday display at the Orland Park Public Library is a museum-quality collection of Christmas treasures. The enchanted world of Rankin Bass Productions.

Frisco family continues tradition of putting up massive holiday lights display

One Frisco family is keeping their annual tradition of a massive lights display alive in the hopes it continues to bring people holiday cheer.

Tips for a hosting a successful virtual holiday party
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Amy Nichols, founder of Amy Nichols Special Events, breaks down some ways you can liven up any virtual holiday party.

How to avoid gifting dangerous toys this holiday season
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Brian L. Salvi, partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., talks about the best ways to avoid giving dangerous toys this holiday season.

Pandemic adds stress to co-parenting during the holidays
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Family attorney Tiffany Hughes joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how COVID-19 can add pressure to our family relationships, especially during the holidays.

Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.