Seventeen Chicago-area restaurants have been named among the 100 top independent restaurants in the country.

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… Chicago’s official 2019 Christmas tree will officially be lit in Millennium Park Friday evening.

It’s that time of the year to get into the holiday spirit – with some holiday spirits. Bars across Chicago are decking the halls and mixing up special drinks to stay merry and bright. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate the season, here’s a list of holiday-themed pop-up bars across the city.

Put on your Yarmulke, here comes Hanukkah.

 Griswold’s, a pop-up bar themed after National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation,” officially opens its doors on Sunday.

The holiday season has begun in Chicago and there are plenty of ways to spend your weekend, whether your ready to get festive or you just want to get out on the town.

It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year. That’s because the ice skating rink at Millennium Park opened for the season on Friday, kicking off the holidays with special performances.

The holiday festivities are about to kick off, with Chicago’s downtown Christkindlmarket set to open this week.

It’s an age-old question for Thanksgiving Day drivers: When is the best time to leave the house to avoid traffic?

The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on Nov. 12, 2019. 

 A semi delivered Chicago’s 106th official Christmas tree, a 55-foot blue spruce from Elgin, on Friday night. 

From Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Eve, there are multiple ways to ensure your holiday spirit stays merry and bright all season long.

For the first time since 2015, shoppers at Christkindlmarket will be able to enjoy their hot chocolate and glühwein in an iconic boot-shaped mug.