Kwanzaa celebrations happening at Malcolm X College Tuesday
Activities include a procession and drum call to begin the program, live performances, and shopping from local vendors.
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Activities include a procession and drum call to begin the program, live performances, and shopping from local vendors.
The holiday tree recycling event kicks off next Saturday.
"I travel quite a bit, and this is a first on a lot of levels."
The display features two million lights and many are synchronized to music.
"These families have been going through a lot. It's been a tougher time, and being able to be a small part of helping them through the holidays is the biggest part for me."
The museum is celebrating Umoja, which means "unity" and it's one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Some of the babies have compromised immune systems, so Santa and Mrs. Claus had to wear protective gear over their red suits.
Back by popular demand this holiday season, a satirical sequel to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
There were some shoppers along the main street in the village where many small businesses rely heavily on shoppers during the holiday season. For some, it’s their biggest time of year.
Five-thousand gifts will be distributed to kids in the West Garfield neighborhood.
"Even though I'm a millennial, in recent years, I have been writing down everything on a list of things I need. And I actually got everything that I needed."
The bus company says it's giving runaway, homeless, and exploited people between 12 and 21 years old a free ride.
"For us to be able to give back, there's a tremendous sense that we're doing what she would want us to do in her absence. Her spirit lives on through these stockings."
Back for its 41st year, more than two million twinkling lights are set up in dazzling displays including a 41-foot-tall Christmas tree.
As you do some last-minute shopping this holiday season, consider buying an extra toy for a child in need.
It's the last weekend before Christmas, and downtown Aurora is wrapping up the holidays with a bang.
The Calumet City Fraternal Order of Police will accompany Santa to deliver gifts and food baskets.
Saturday's free event is in West Garfield Park at Tilton Park near Kenton and Maypole.
Wade said they're hosting another event on December 22nd.
Elves will be handing out toys and gifts including board games, dolls, sporting equipment, and books.
Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo website to get tickets.
More than a hundred local families have been invited to shop for holiday gifts for their children, and it’s all free.
So far, they've collected 400 coats and are still looking for more donations to help those in need.
This time of year can be difficult for many families trying to keep everyone fed.
They will be joined by the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra.
