Many people celebrated the holidays across the Chicago area Wednesday. A menorah lighting was held on the North Side and others visited the Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park.

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Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26; 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28; ...

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Running errands downtown, amid a gloomy scene, the universe sent writer John Vukmirovich a message he calls "brief, yet ...

Every December, depending on where you live, a sparkly tinsel-covered Christmas tree becomes a staple decoration item in a select corner of the house. And if you are in actor Nadia Afgan's home ...

Among the scores of celebrated Christmas characters whose memories enrich the holiday spirit, one is truly unique to Chicago. He was real, not fictional, and is best remembered as the daily ...

Christmas markets make holiday shopping an enjoyable experience, with festivities ranging from mulled wine tastings and Christmas carolers to breakfast with Santa Claus and Christmas tree lightings ..

Before things tip-off on Christmas Day, let's look back at 10 of the most iconic holiday moments in NBA history. Much like the Abominable Snowmonster of the North, Wilt Chamberlain towered over ...

“We decorated our door, put up a Christmas tree, and got window clings,” Knowles said ... In their short time here, they’ve observed stark differences in how the downtown area of Chicago and Iowa City ...