U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was expected to be on hand as the "Christmas Tree Ship" made a ...

The holiday season officially began in Chicago on Friday, with the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. But we're just getting started!

Passengers say the journey on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is worth it: no TSA lines, ground-level scenery spanning deserts and ...

Plenty of holiday-themed things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend! NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has your itinerary.

Multiple cities are celebrating the festive season using trains -- from classic model trains to subways -- as a means to light up the season.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at Village Hall in downtown La Grange a little late on Saturday, leading several thousand ...

Enjoy an Illinois lakeside gem serving fresh, standout seafood that’s every bit as unforgettable as its glowing sunset views.

Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier’s iconic Centennial Wheel to unveil a ...

The entire city of Chicago turns into a winter wonderland during the holidays, but these five neighborhoods offer the most ...

Barack Obama’s former neighbourhood is something of a cultural gem on Chicago’s South Side. It’s the home of the University ...

Adults, children and families -- for the price of a subway fare -- can hop aboard the vintage train composed of 1930s cars ...

Along with longtime favorites such as Illumination at Morton Arboretum, we have a few new places to light up your Christmas ...