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Kick off your holiday shopping experience and discover the best in Chicago’s handcrafted goods at the Chicago Artisan Market on December 14, 2025, in the West Loop. Shop for one-of-a-kind fashion, food, jewelry, art and home goods at this curated specialty marketplace. This flagship holiday market features special gifts and products you won’t see anywhere […]

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Sonic Drive-In is making the holidays jollier for hungry bargain hunters and fans alike!  For 12 days this holiday season, the popular restaurant is unwrapping a new daily deal with big savings — from December 8 to 19, 2025. Photo: Sonic Drive-In The daily deals are only available for MySonic Rewards members via the restaurant’s […]

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One of the things that makes the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train.   For 34 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines, carrying joy and food baskets to Chicago community organizations. The train runs through December 22, 2025. See below for the […]

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For ten years,  the free Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar has supplied a monthly pop-up of hand-crafted goodies beloved by loyal customers. Don’t miss the fun at the 2025  fall and winter dates on September 21, October 19, November 23 and December 21. This eclectic indoor market serves up one-of-a-kind finds like funky fashions, jewelry and […]

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Enjoy a frugal feast at Chipotle on weekends in December! The popular restaurant is making the holiday season a little merrier for Chipotle fans and diners on a budget alike. Take a break from running errands on Saturday to stop by Chipotle for a discounted dinner. And, if you’re dining alone, save the extra entrée […]

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