The Morton Arboretum's Illumination lights event kicks off Friday, featuring millions of Christmas lights strung in the trees ...

While many stores, activities and restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some parts of a beloved local attraction will be open on the holiday. According to a press release, The Morton Arboretum in ...

ZooLights returns to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo from Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2026, transforming the zoo into a glowing holiday... One of the best places in Chicago for kids to ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LISLE, Ill. — A Midwest marvel located in ...

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Morton Arboretum will host its annual Wood Slab Sale this Saturday. It's an opportunity to turn salvaged wood into beautiful and long-lasting furniture. And this is a major ...

Explore top kid-friendly events in Chicago, August 8-10, including art fairs, free movie in the park events, Bugapalooza and more. Chicago Parent is Chicagoland’s trusted parenting hub since 1984. We ...

The long, low-slung hut without windows and a gun-metal gray door with only the number “12" to identify it, looks like it might hold a closely guarded military secret. Military? No. A secret? Yes, ...

LISLE, Ill. — A Midwest marvel located in the suburbs just west of Chicago puts visitors in touch with nature. The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois has 1,700 acres of trees and world-class gardens.