Christmas

Hy-Vee is giving employees a well-deserved break this Christmas, closing all stores on December 25. Let’s chat about what that means for holiday shopping.

Tinley Park’s Alpine Village House turns a driveway into a free holiday treat with lights, hot chocolate, a Christmas train and local charity donations. A festive stop for Illinois families this December.

As Santa said: on Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

Feeling that festive spirit? The Quad Cities are lighting up for the holidays, and you get to be the judge this year.

How long are we leaving the Christmas tree up?

Plan a festive family trip to Cantigny Park in Wheaton before A Wickedly Popular Christmas ends this weekend.

Minnesota families searching for a new tradition will find pure holiday joy at this Wisconsin light display. Open through New Year’s Day, it’s a perfect pre- or post-Christmas outing.

'Tis a sugary time of the year.

From blowing your budget to being the office’s drunk uncle, this guide highlights the four biggest ways Illinoisans sabotage Christmas.

A 2025 holiday survey by Sera Capital ranks all U.S. states on generosity, spending, and holiday habits, Kentucky leads the “Nice” list, Hawaii and others land on the “Naughty” side, and Iowa sits near the national average.