The 12-hour Christmas-themed bar crawl will take place this Saturday in Lake View.
Strange Fact: The more Starbucks cafes there are in town, the more likely that county voted Democratic last election.
Filled with extra goodies like cranberry, nuts and chocolate, this banana bread is the perfect addition to a holiday or weekend brunch.
While obesity is still prevalent in the U.S., for the first time the number of poor children who are obese dropped.
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Use the interactive calendar below to make sure your gifts are sent in time for delivery by Dec. 25.
Others are raising money to cover medical bills and fund music education.
We rounded up the must-have items for the chef or food lover in your family.
Keep kids busy with these festive and fun activities.
The CTA's holiday train is on the Brown Line this week. Check the full 2013 schedule to see when it's on the other lines.
Also run the 'Santa Hustle' and go on an art treasure hunt in this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown.'
It's the holiday season—which means you'll sometimes have more guests than you planned. Here's how to cope.
Parents can feel the pressure to rush their kids through their days, missing some of the best moments.
The sixth annual Adopt-a-Thon begins Friday at 11 a.m.
Tips for successfully replicating your grandmother's—or any family member's— beloved dish.
Chocolate-covered grapes, pineapple, berries, bananas, oranges. And brats. What's there to like about the Christkindlmarket?
Whether it’s gag gifts or quirky family photos, there are some traditions that make the holidays truly special.
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Eat these foods to undo Thanksgiving damage.
More than 3,000 people have signed a change.org petition asking Metra to let pets ride the trains. What do you think?
This Cyber Monday, people are expected to spend $2.27 billion, the highest single online shopping day ever. Here is a look at last year's numbers to shed light on what to expect this year.
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These fall-friendly drinks are perfect for Thanksgiving.
ZooLights, a free day at the Chicago Children's Museum and the Art Institute gets its holiday makeover in this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown.'
Check out some sneak peak photos of the 63,000-square-foot gourmet superstore and eateries. It opens to the public Monday at 4 p.m.