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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Dec. 5–7, 2025
Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.
Start the season right at Holiday Light Celebration.
This celebration is packed with choirs, cocoa, and plenty of hometown charm. After kids' choirs, welcoming remarks, and a cappella sets, stay for the tree lighting with local officials and Santa & Mrs. Claus taking center stage. After the big glow-up, families can pop into The Merion for free photos with Santa, warm drinks, and sweet treats.
Date: Dec. 6
Time: 4:30–7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Fou...
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Five Things To Do in Chicago: Dec. 5–7, 2025
Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.
Spend a day at Holiday Road.
Western Avenue turns into a full-blown holiday corridor for this all-day neighborhood takeover stretching from 99th to 115th streets. Pop into indie shops, grab a cookie tin for the hop-on-hop-off trolley route, and dip into everything from kids' crafts and photo ops to beer pairings and holiday cocktails. Dozens of local businesses get in on the action, with pop-ups, live music, scavenger hunts, and enough festive programming to keep you busy from breakfast pancakes to evening concerts. It's one of Beverly/Morgan Park's biggest annual showcases, and an easy excuse to spend the day supporting the neighborhood's small businesses....
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Chicagoland Real Estate Market Update: What's Ahead for the Winter Months
The future of the housing market is never certain, even for those of us whose lives and professions revolve around keeping tabs on the real estate world. But there are always trends that point to where the real estate market will head next. As our real estate agents in Chicago look ahead to 2026, we're able to make some very well-educated guesses about what the market will look like in the year ahead.
2026 Market Predictions in Chicagoland
If you're planning to buy or sell a home in Chicagoland in 2026, here's what you can expect.
More homes will sell
After a couple of years during which the housing market seemed to be stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year when it kicks back into gear. The National Association of Realtors predicts roughly a
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Chicagoland's Best Holiday Light Displays and Neighborhood Tours
The lights of Chicago shine even brighter during the holidays, making our city one of America's great Christmastime destinations. With festive displays all over town and the ever-present possibility of a white Christmas, Chicagoland offers a warm and welcoming holiday ambiance.
Where to See Holiday Lights in Chicagoland
If you're looking for brilliant displays of holiday lights and decorations, let our real estate agents be your guides to the most festive Chicago neighborhoods.
City of Chicago Christmas Tree - Chicago, IL
Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
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Eight Things To Do in the City and Western Suburbs: Nov. 28–30, 2025
Winter is easing in, and with it comes a new lineup of reasons to brave the cold. Here are a few standout events worth bundling up for this weekend
Join the community at Main Street Tree Lighting.
Downers Grove keeps things classic with its Main Street Tree Lighting, a neighborhood gathering that marks the unofficial start of the season. The community meets at the Main Street Train Station, where Santa makes an early appearance and the District 99 marching band sets the tone with a short performance. The Downers Grove Choral Society follows with seasonal favorites before the tree lights up the station area for the first time this year.
Date: Nov. 28
Time: 4:30 p.m.
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