The holidays feel like they’re rushing toward us faster than usual this year, but for once that seems like a blessing, because these days, we need all the lights and sparkles we can get. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the rushing to decorate, celebrate, cookie bake and buy,...
This spectacular holiday lights display transforms Chicago’s historicLincoln Park Zoointo a breathtaking winter wonderland. DuringZooLights, more than two million twinkling lights illuminate the sprawling grounds, including larger-than-life animal designs and light shows set to holiday music. ...
Lincolnwood/Sauganash:While old timers say the area is not what it once was, no list of Chicagoland holiday lights would be complete without mention of the Noonan family Christmas tree (hint: the tree is indoors, yetlarger than their house), which can be found at 6601 N. Leroy Avenue. ...
Lincoln Park ZooLights Fest Brightens Holiday SeasonSue Ontiveros
In 1951 there was a push to create a Presidents Day holiday [vs a George Washington's birthday holiday] to include President Lincoln whose birthday is February 12, 1809 and was also celebrated by localities, but it didn't pass. In 1971 the holiday was moved off of George Washington's ...
Fun fact: Disney Imagineers used the actual life mask of Abraham Lincoln to create a super-realistic mold for his face. May 28, 1966: Its A Small World Wikimedia Commons May 28, 1966: It's A Small World Love it or hate it, this ride is pure Disney. The 15-minute experience ...
Not to be mistaken with the Beach Boys song of the same name, this TMBG cut from 1988’sLincolnis like “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” if it was about Kris Kringle, seething with jealousy at the seeming irresistibility of St. Nick’s facial hair. Perhaps just insecurity, but ...
Polar Express Festival of Lights at Cosley Zoo Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Not to be mistaken with the Beach Boys song of the same name, this TMBG cut from 1988’sLincolnis like “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” if it was about Kris Kringle, seething with jealousy at the seeming irresistibility of St. Nick’s facial hair. Perhaps just insecurity, but ...