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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Friday's events were just the beginning of the holiday activities this weekend.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry spotted plenty of smiles, snacks, and trinkets to go around.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is joined by Christkindlmarket Vice President Kate Bleeker to talk about this year's festivities.
The family-favorite Chrstkindlmarket returns to three locations this year.
The family-favorite market opens there on Friday, Nov. 18. It will be the 26th season at Daley Plaza.
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 Lincoln Park High School marching band join Joe, Irika, Albert, and Marshall to turn on our video wall facing Daley Plaza.
We're behind the wheel one last time to mark what was the final day of the Chicago Food Truck Fest for the 2022 season.
Don't miss out as the trucks will line up for the final time this year.
King walker was just two years old when he and his 21-year-old aunt disappeared after going for a walk in Gary.
Volunteers put folders, notebooks, pencils, and other back-to-school essentials in the backpacks.
This year's theme is "back and stronger than ever."
King Walker and aunt Diamond Bynum vanished in 2015.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it a privilege to honor heroes who put service above self.
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
The "Mitzvah Mobiles" parade began at the Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois and ended at the Daley Plaza.
For the first time in two years, the air in Daley Plaza is filled with the signature smells of fresh schnitzel and cocoa – as the Christkindlmarket returns.
Christkindlmarket plans to return in November, after the popular Christmas-themed festival was forced to go virtual last year due to the pandemic.
The city honored the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial ceremony in Daley Plaza.
You can grab a bite to eat every Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Oct. 15.
For the first time in Cook County history, that rainbow LGBTQ+ pride flag will fly over Daley Plaza for the entire month of June.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other officials to lay a wreath at the Eternal Flame at Daley Plaza.
Families with loved ones who have been murdered in Chicago gathered carefully at Daley Plaza Wednesday night.
With more than 750,000 people filing for unemployment in Illinois since March, and rent and other bills coming due on May 1, protesters are pressing government leaders to give tenants more relief.
Guests were lined up in Daley Plaza ahead of the opening Friday, ready for roasted almonds, boot mugs and hot chocolate.
