CHICAGO, IL — The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® returns for its 34th year with an all-new celebration of creativity, community, and holiday spirit under the theme “Chicago Shines Bright.” ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a festive cheer in the air Saturday evening on Michigan Avenue as huge crowds of people lined up on the parade route to usher in a new holiday season with the help of some ...

Chicago's unofficial start to the holiday season will continue on Saturday night with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade, the nation's largest nighttime parade. The weather will be rather ...

The holiday festivities continued Saturday evening with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade and fireworks showcase in Chicago's downtown. Chicago police now remain in the Loop, with 1,000 ...

Although there was plenty of rain in the area, Chicagoland dodged the worst of the severe storms that rolled through the area throughout Wednesday. That wasn’t the case a little south and southwest of ...

Five iconic Chicago Christmastime events will kick the holiday season into gear this weekend, with tree lightings, Christmas markets and more. But the festivities also mean increased traffic, large ...

The 34th annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns on Saturday, November 22, filling Chicago’s iconic avenue with holiday wonder, glowing lights, and the joyful kickoff to the season.