Chicago airports see heavy traffic after Thanksgiving weekend

Sunday was expected to be a record-breaking travel day across the country, including at Chicago-area airports.

When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask

When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.

Winter Walk on Wilson returns to Uptown
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The annual Winter Walk on Wilson returns to Uptown Friday Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m. The event supports local businesses and offers a holiday market on the corner of Broadway and Wilson.

Lincoln Square Ravenswood celebrates Small Business Saturday
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Get in the holiday spirit in Lincoln Square this Small Business Saturday. Shoppers can get their picture taken with Santa, enjoy Victorian carolers and watch the Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.

Timeless Toys in Chicago has hot holiday gifts for Small Business Saturday
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Timeless Toys in Chicago has some great holiday gift ideas for your shopping this season and especially for Small Business Saturday. They emphasize "toys that teach."

Holiday charcuterie boards that will make you the envy of friends, family
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Aldi is bringing a free charcuterie chalet pop-up to the West Loop next week to kick start the holidays and show people how easy it is to build charcuterie boards.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’