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15 Chicago-made gifts to shop this season |
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We all deserve a present for making it through 2020, but first, we must buy them for the people we love. (Hey! We don’t make the rules.) We did the legwork for you, shopping Chicago makers for art, jewelry, books, booze and more. After all, there’s never been a better time to support local businesses. |
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Illumination:
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This year, the Arboretum has revamped its holiday walking trail into a two-mile drive-through experience, complete with a musical soundtrack to heighten the mood. |
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Aurora Festival of Lights |
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“Ooh” and “ahh” at a display featuring Santa’s toy factory, a holiday train and plenty of massive snowflakes at this annual drive-through experience. |
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Three things you must do this weekend |
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Grab a raclette sandwich and some potato pancakes from the Holiday Market at DMen Tap and pretend you’re standing in Daley Plaza trying to eat on your lunch break. | |
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Order a four-pack of Pipeworks’ Pastrami on Rye ale, a savory collaboration with Manny’s Deli made with black pepper, coriander seed, red pepper, and mustard seed. | |
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Take a walk through Rogers Park and see eye-popping optical illusions on display in the windows of local businesses as part of Walk Chalk Howard Street. | | | | |
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Get in the holiday spirit | |
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Spotted: A jolly, bearded man with nine reindeer |
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You better not cry, you better not pout! The CTA Train and Bus are now rolling through Chicago. Check out the complete schedule and find out where to spot them this week:
December 1: Green Line, #56 Milwaukee
December 2: Brown and Orange Lines, #56 Milwaukee
December 3: Brown and Orange Lines, #91 Austin/#92 Foster
December 4: Brown and Orange Lines, #22 Clark
December 5: Brown and Orange Lines, #22 Clark/#97 Skokie |
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36 wonderful winter events |
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Despite the cold, darkness and snow, December is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful months in Chicago—and there are still plenty of ways to ring in the season safely this year. Take a look at our jam-packed calendar of events for the month and plan your schedule accordingly. |
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