Chicago Christmas

Chicago restaurants and organizations spent their Christmas holiday feeding the homeless population throughout the city. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Winniefred Akrello and Celestine Mugisha have a lot to smile about this Christmas. The Chicago couple will be spending their first Christmas together in the U.S. after spending four years apart. The couple spent just one night together as a married couple in Uganda before Mugisha was told to pack his bags for his resettlement in America. The day...

Three Chicago radio stations will play “Silent Night” on Christmas Eve, as a church calls on people to take a moment of solemnity to remember the difficult year.

Faculty at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights released a holiday video for students based on the Christmas film “Home Alone.”

Chicago area small businesses were boosted Thursday by a mix of last-minute shopping and customers wanting to support local businesses. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

After an apartment fire destroyed everything for a Chicago family, neighbors brought gifts to their neighbors this Christmas. NBC 5’s Jen DeSalvo reports.

City officials hosted a Christmas pop-up event in Chicago’s Engelwood neighborhood where residents could bring home toys and food for the holiday season. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

A Christmas block party from “I am a Gentleman” in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood provided residents with presents, coats and a holiday dinner. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

Chicago area small businesses were boosted Thursday by a mix of last-minute shopping and customers wanting to support local businesses.

After four years apart starting the day after their wedding day, a Chicago couple spends their first Christmas together. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

The daughter of an Chicago air traffic controller has created Christmas cards for three years and winning first place in a design contest this year. NBC 5’s Phil Rogers reports.

As the need grows for holiday gifts amid the coronavirus pandemic, a toy drive in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood is asking for more donations to meet the increased demand this year.

As the need grows for holiday gifts amid the coronavirus pandemic, a Chicago church is asking for more donations to meet the increased demand this year. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

A 10-yea-old girl received a special gift this holiday season after a shooting accident left her with “extensive” injuries. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

A winter storm watch has been issued for part of northwest Indiana on Christmas Eve, the National Weather Service announced.

There’s still time to see a holiday light show before the season comes to an end and 2021 begins.

There is a chance for some snow this week, but don’t expect a white Christmas in the Chicago area. Instead, prepare for another wintry surprise for the holidays.

Christmas traditions around Chicago have already looked different this year as the city battles the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.

Illinois’ top Christmas toy this year was revealed: the Play Station 5.

Chicago’s Michigan Avenue will fill with bright colors and Christmas classics as the Magnificent Mile hosts its first ever Light Fest this holiday season. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.