500 homes, 1,000 volunteers: Chicago community group decorates 8 miles of MLK Drive with holiday lights

Chicago community group My Block, My Hood, My City hosted the Be A Part Of The Light initiative for a sixth year on Saturday. The program was launched to inspire hope and lift spirits during the holidays.

500 homes, 1,000 volunteers: Chicago community group decorates 8 miles of MLK Drive with holiday lights
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Chicago community group My Block, My Hood, My City hosted the Be A Part Of The Light initiative for a sixth year on Saturday. The program was launched to inspire hope and lift spirits during the holidays.

La Grange gets in the Christmas spirit with Hometown Holidays celebration
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Cathy Domanico previews this year's Hometown Holidays celebration and breaks down some of the festivities available to adults and children alike.

Evanston Made Holiday Pop-up features local artists
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The 3rd annual Evanston Made Holiday Pop-up returns today featuring more than 130 artisans. Everything for sale was created 10 miles from the event.

Chicago French Bulldog Rescue hosts Ugly Sweater Party at Rizzo's
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The 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Party to benefit the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue returns this Saturday at Rizzo's Bar and Inn in Wrigleyville. The rescue organization spends $100,000 a year on medical bills for pups in need.

Here's the age when Christmas becomes more about giving than receiving, according to survey

What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.

'Evanston Made' holiday pop-up shop features hundreds of artisans
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A unique holiday market opens its doors on Friday. What's different about it is that everything for sale was created within 10 miles of where they're holding it.

Post Office letters to Santa, how to volunteer
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Operation Santa is officially underway. The annual program, hosted by the United States Postal Service, recruits Santa?s helpers to fulfill the wishes of kids across the city and suburbs.

Metra 's Holiday Train to begin running this weekend
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It's a sure sign the holidays are here when Metra's Holiday Train begins to run. The decked out train will arrive at Millennium Station Saturday morning.

Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam

The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.

Providing hope with Cards for Hospitalized Kids
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Cards for Hospitalized Kids is a charitable group based in Chicago that aims to bring hope and joy to children fighting illness. Founder Jen Rubino was one of the children stuck in the hospital in 2011, and she say first hand how difficult it is to be away from school and family.