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Hot Dr Pepper is the hottest holiday drink, but is it any good?
The holidays always bring a bevy of beverages for seasonal sipping. In recent years, we’ve tried the Gingerbread Martini, the Rudolph, and the Snowglobe. This year, apparently, we’re making hot Dr Pepper.
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The best Christmas movies for every mood
No one needs us to remind you about the obvious holiday movies playing on repeat on cable, but perhaps you are looking to go beyond the obvious this year.
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Chicago Navy Pier announces update to massive NYE firework show to ring in 2025
Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier New Year’s fireworks show is always a sight to see — but this year, it will be even more special.
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Your Go-To Charcuterie Board Guide for Cheese Lovers
Whether for a holiday gathering or a casual get-together, a charcuterie board invites guests to graze and explore, all while showcasing a variety of complementary flavors.
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Are you traveling over the holidays? Here's what you should know
Transportation leaders expect a record number of travelers this holiday — up 3.5% from last year.
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A guide to an NFL Christmas 2024 featuring Beyoncé
Who, when and where to watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL slate on Christmas Day.
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Here's what it's like to spend the day like Kevin McCallister on a ‘Home Alone' trip in NYC
You can spend a day in the life of Kevin McCallister while experiencing the Plaza Hotel’s “Home Alone: Fun in New York” package.
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Walmart, Target, Costco: What's open and closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day?
Don’t panic: Christmas and Hanukkah aren’t here yet, and you’ve still got some time to do last minute shopping. But the clock is ticking, and popular retail and grocery stores may have different hours leading up to the holidays.
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Illinois Amazon strike: Could your package be delayed? What to know as warehouse workers across the US strike
Thousands of Amazon workers are set to strike in the middle of holiday shipping season, including at one facility in the Chicago suburbs. Could it impact your holiday delivery?
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Is the DMV open in Illinois during Christmas week? What to know about holiday hours
Planning to renew your Illinois driver’s license over Christmas break? You’re going to want to check the DMV’s hours first.
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Teachers are sharing the one holiday gift they do NOT want
Teachers are calling this common holiday gift “the last thing we need.”
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A brief history of latkes, the Hanukkah staple
The potato pancake is an Ashkenazi Jewish food traditionally prepared for Hanukkah.
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This company is giving workers a full month of holiday PTO: ‘Everyone is going to be coming back with a clear mind'
The roughly 30 full- and part-time workers at Cakes Body, an online retailer, will be offline from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15 while receiving their normal pay.
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Evrod surprises couple facing financial hardship while raising 38 grandkids
In a special week-long holiday series, NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy is making a difference in the lives of Chicagoans who’ve been going through a hard time.
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What is Hanukkah? Everything to know about the ‘Festival of Lights'
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual observance known as the “Festival of Lights.”
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What is Boxing Day?
The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
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4-year-old girl steals mic at Christmas performance and delivers epic announcement
One 4-year-old girl made the most of her school’s Christmas performance this holiday season.
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Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Communication and setting realistic expectations are two of the ways of solving for anxiety and stress when preparing for the holiday season.
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Last-minute holiday gifts for kids: From fun to functional
From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.
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Flight takes kids to visit Santa at North Pole scene in transformed Denver airport hangar
More than 100 kids have been treated to an airplane flight and visit to a hangar at Denver International Airport that was transformed into the North Pole.