The magical holiday season is upon us! Here are nine spots where you can savor seasonal light installations. Art on theMart Art on theMART, in partnership with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is continuing its holiday program with The Joffrey Ballet. Showcasing images from the Christmas classic “The Nutcracker” and set to […]
Holiday festivities will look a whole lot different this year, but there’s one sparkling constant you can count on—seas of twinkling lights adorning many of our favorite local destinations. Here are six spots where you can safely savor seasonal light installations. Mag Mile Lights Festival There won’t be a parade this year, but Michigan Ave. […]
Don’t just toss out last year’s old holiday lights, recycle them! The Solid Waste Agency of North Cook County (SWANCC) is sponsoring a Holiday Lights Recycling Program in your community to recycle your used light strings and extension cords. “Every year, residents find themselves purchasing new strands of lights due to burned out bulbs, incomplete […]
If your idea of outdoor holiday decorating is inspired by Clark Griswold in “Christmas Vacation,” more power to you. But if you’re looking for something less brazen, we’ve got the secrets to seasonal success. Getting Ready To Light It Up Hanging holiday lights is no easy task, so keep this in mind before you start: […]
Who’s got the best holiday lights? On the North Shore, decking the house is almost an Olympic competition. Here are the places to watch, and add your favorite in the comments section, or send a picture to liz@makeitbetter.net. Photo: Christmas trees at the Lincoln Park Zoo Lincolnwood Towers, Lincolnwood 20 square blocks of decorations […]
