Celebrate 'Pinkmas' with Chicago's Museum of Ice Cream
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The Museum of Ice Cream has sweet treats, holiday cheer and even a sprinkle pool to celebrate the all encompassing holiday, Pinkmas. The tour of the museum comes with unlimited ice cream, say no more.

Making gingerbread houses with Taste Buds Kitchen
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It's as simple as glue and stick! The holidays are coming in hot and that means it's time to get to work building homes for your gingerbread men. Taste Buds Kitchen offers decorating workshops for ages all ages.

Latin American Marketplace coming to Fox Valley Mall
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The DuPage Hispanic Alliance is hosting an artisan Latin American Marketplace at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora next weekend. This is the place to find unique gifts for those hard-to-shop for people in your life. Vendors will be selling hand-crafted clothing, jewelry and much more.

Looking for free hot cocoa? Starbucks has you covered this month

What better way to celebrate the end of a long week than with a free cup of hot cocoa? Starbucks has a sweet new deal just for you.

Phipps Academy of Barbering give free haircuts to Park Forest students
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Students in Park Forest are getting their hair cut for free just in time for the holidays. It's the second year of free haircuts, provided by barbers from the Phipps Academy of Barbering in Brighton Park.

Christmas tree lighting ceremony honors fallen heroes in Chicago

The Christmas tree at Chicago's Public Safety Headquarters took on a special significance Friday as Gold Star and Gold Badge families gathered to wrap presents for children living in domestic violence shelters.

Christmas tree lighting ceremony honors fallen heroes at Public Safety Headquarters
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The Christmas tree at Chicago's Public Safety Headquarters took on a special significance Friday as Gold Star and Gold Badge families gathered to wrap presents for children living in domestic violence shelters.

The hottest toys that every '80s and '90s kid wished for – and parents fought for

From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?

How much is too much caffeine?
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Heath experts are warning that an extra cup of coffee could have lasting affects on your health. Doses up to 400 mg are generally safe for adults, any more than that can cause anxiety or heart palpitations.

Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other leaders downtown Friday morning to celebrate Hanukkah and light the menorah.

What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023

If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.

Exclusive 773 Toy Drive returns for 11th year
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Local organizations are coming together to make sure everyone has a present to open this holiday season. The Mural Movement partners with Gratitude Chicago to hand out thousands of presents and even help community members struggling with rent payments.

Pullman has special connection with 'The Polar Express' film

Historians on the South Side are pointing out a very special connection between one neighborhood and the North Pole in the hit Christmas film, "The Polar Express."