Your Guide to December 2024 in Chicago
The CTA holiday train is running and the winter overnight parking ban is in effect? Must be December in Chicago. The team is here with our best tips for the month from how to upgrade your winter gear to getting in the holiday spirit with our bucket list. If giving back is more your jam, make sure you go back and listen to our episode about mutual aid in Chicago. Plus, don't miss this "Home Alone" screening.
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For even more tips on how to make the most of December in Chicago, check out Hey Chicago’s take on what to do this month.
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