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 ...

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 ...

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Morton Arboretum's Illumination lights event kicks off Friday, featuring millions of Christmas lights strung in the trees. But, leave the kids at home for the opening. That's ...

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Morton Arboretum has a new exhibit: "Vivid Creatures." The Lisle exhibition is now open, and the massive sculptures are simply stunning. Amy Scott, head of exhibitions at the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. Explore 50 acres of the Morton Arboretum’s ...

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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.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

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, ...