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You may have trouble finding a live tree this year due to a Christmas tree shortage
Like so many other items in 2021, real trees are in short supply in the Chicago area. The shortage of live Christmas isn't a new problem but has been going on for nearly ten years. It all began with severe droughts that occurred in the U.S. in 2011 and 2012.
Head to Smashburger for a new Mexican-inspired creation dreamed up by Chef Rick Bayless
When you stop in for your Chorizo Cheeseburger, you can do a good deed and donate to the Frontera Farmer Foundation. Your donation will be matched by Smashburger. Smashburger's Chorizo Cheeseburger by Chef Rick Bayless(Photo courtesy of Smashburger)
53-foot shipping container filled with donated holiday gifts for kids has disappeared
Chicago charities reach out for help from the community after the holiday donations for local families go missing. In a real-life Grinch situation, donated gifts meant to go to needy children were taken just weeks before Christmas. A recent report from NBC5 Chicago details the disappearance of a 53-foot shipping container from a parking lot in Englewood. The container was filled with donations from various local groups and collected by the Kidz Korna organization.
Chicago daily roundup: Jury selection begins for Jussie Smollet's trial, a Sandhill Crane rescue, Omicron, & more news
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup for Monday, November 29. What's happening in Chicago today?. Today is Cyber Monday, the day Americans sit at their desks and search for deals online. Early estimates put total spending to be between $10.2 billion and $11.3 billion.
Will a warmer than usual Lake Michigan mean a snowy winter for Chicago?
Heading into winter, the temperature of Lake Michigan's waters are well above average, which influences the weather in Chicago. A recent report from the Chicago Tribune highlighted the effects of climate change on Lake Michigan. This fall, the Chicago area experienced higher than average minimum temperatures.
Chicago daily roundup: Organized burglars hit Wicker Park stores overnight, Black Friday shoppers are out, and more news
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup on Friday, November 26. Let's take a look at what's happening in the city today. (Dylan LaPierre/Unsplash) It's the day after Thanksgiving, and Chicago shoppers are on the lookout for deals amid supply chain woes. In other news, an organized burglary occurred in Wicker Park and West Town stores overnight, prompting police to increase security to prevent the same thing from happening along the Magnificient Mile.
Chicago daily roundup: New stimulus checks for Illinois? What's your Covid risk at Thanksgiving, and more news
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup this Wednesday, November 24. Let's look at today's top stories. It's the day before Thanksgiving in Chicago, and Americans everywhere are getting ready to stuff themselves full of turkey and side dishes. Take a break from your Thanksgiving preparations and check out what is happening in Chicago today.
Thanksgiving is all about the sides: Which side dish is the favorite in your state?
If you live in Illinois, the answer is most likely going to be mashed potatoes, according to a survey by Zippia. (Pro Church Media/Unsplash) (CHICAGO) Turkey may be the main attraction for a traditional meal for many Chicago families. However, there are those among us that would argue, the side dishes are as important, (maybe even more) than the main dish.
Chicago daily roundup: Protestors gather to denounce Rittenhouse verdict, Chicago's Christmas Tree is lit, and more
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup on an overcast Saturday, November 20. Chicagoans can expect a bit of a warmup today, with highs in the 50s. After the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict was announced, protestors gathered in Chicago, but the protests remained nonviolent.
Save some time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving and buy a home-cooked meal instead of making one
If your idea of a fun Thanksgiving does not involve slaving over a hot stove, how about hiring someone to make your meal and deliver it to you?. Preparing an entire Thanksgiving meal for a crowd is stressful. You've got multiple dishes, different cooking times, and the stress of trying to get a turkey to come out at the same time as everything else.
Everything you need to know about viewing the rare Beaver Moon partial eclipse in Chicago early this Friday
It's the longest lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years, and it will be more than 600 years before it happens again. It's technically not a total lunar eclipse, but it very nearly is.
Chocolates, beer, wine, and snacks: Today's Christmas Advent Calendars aren't just for the kids
You can support local Illinois businesses while getting a unique advent calendar for your kids (or yourself) this 2021 holiday season. (Grégoire Hervé-Bazin/Unsplash) Christmas is approaching fast, but there is still time to get a specialty advent calendar by December 1st. You can even find one locally made to support Chicago and Illinois businesses.
Chicago Weekend Roundup: Data breach at Costco, self-storage unit burglaries, Thanksgiving precautions, and ShotSpot
(CHICAGO) Today is Monday, November 15. Welcome to the weekend's top stories that you might have missed. (Jonathan J. Castellon on Unsplash) It's a cloudy, snowy Monday in Chicago. Costo area warehouses experienced a data breach, someone is stealing from self-storage units, and how can families gather safely this Thanksgiving?
Chicago's downtown holiday celebrations are back on after a break during the pandemic last season
Ice skating, Christkindlmarket, and the lighting of the city Christmas tree in Millenium Park are just a few of the festivities to return to Chicago next weekend. Christmas Tree at Millenium Park(Michael Barera/CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia Commons)
Put on your pj's and find your Christmas spirit as you climb aboard a polar express ride in Chicagoland
A favorite holiday tradition for many families, here's a list of the top polar express rides around Chicago. For many families, the polar express ride is a not-to-be-missed, annual Christmas tradition. However, last year was a different sort of holiday, with many favorite holiday events canceled due to the pandemic.
Can you really get a fine for letting your car warm up in Illinois this winter?
Unless someone is sitting in the driver's seat, or you've got a remote start, then yes, it is illegal to leave your car running and unattended. There are some odd laws in Illinois. For example, you can get pulled over for having an air freshener dangling from your rearview mirror. Although, an Illinois lawmaker is working to eliminate that one.
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