A little cold weather puts no damper on festivities as holiday season kicks off in Chicago
Friday's events were just the beginning of the holiday activities this weekend.
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Cold puts no damper on festivity for Chicago holiday kickoff
CBS 2's Jermont Terry spotted plenty of smiles, snacks, and trinkets to go around.
Christkindlmarket kicks off in Daley Plaza
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is joined by Christkindlmarket Vice President Kate Bleeker to talk about this year's festivities.
Setup begins for downtown Chicago's Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza
The family-favorite Chrstkindlmarket returns to three locations this year.
Setup underway for Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza
The family-favorite market opens there on Friday, Nov. 18. It will be the 26th season at Daley Plaza.
ICYMI: CBS 2 flips switch on Daley Plaza video screen
Many thanks to the marching band from Lincoln Park High School for helping us celebrate as we light up the corner of Dearborn and Washington
The big reveal: our video wall is back!
The Lincoln Park High School marching band join Joe, Irika, Albert, and Marshall to turn on our video wall facing Daley Plaza.
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Food trucks line up for final festival day of the season
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CPS hosting back-to-school bash at DuSable Campus Wednesday
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The Disability Pride Parade returns downtown Saturday
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Family release age progression image of missing Gary boy 7 years after disappearance
King Walker and aunt Diamond Bynum vanished in 2015.
Wreath-laying ceremony at Daley Plaza honors lives lost
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Chicago Food Truck Fest returns Friday to Daley Plaza
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Christkindlmarket Returning To Daley Plaza And Wrigleyville In November
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Families With Loved Ones Who Have Been Murdered Gather For Daley Plaza Vigil
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Protesters Set Up 'Pritzkerville' Tent City At Daley Plaza To Demand Governor Cancel Rent And Mortgage Payments
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The Christkindlmarket Market Officially Opens For The Holiday Season
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