In May 2019, Chicago went out on the road for the beginning of their summer concert tour. They brought recording equipment with them to record their fourth Christmas album. They recorded most of the album on the bus and in hotel rooms. Watch this special behind-the-scenes video shot and edited by Peter Pardini to follow these musicians from concept to completion. CHICAGO CHRISTMAS is available on CD, digital download and streaming at https://rhino.lnk.to/ChicagoChristmas | Chicago

Happy Holidays from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra family! We hope fans all over the world will enjoy a little happiness and cheer with this performance of Gary Fry's Christmas in Chicago — an Orchestra Hall tradition — recorded by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with guest conductor Alastair Willis on December 21, 2022. | Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago' Christmas Tree lights up for the 2025 holiday season!! 🎄💡 Chicago's "official" Christmas tree has lit up in Millennium Park as part of the city's iconic Tree Lighting Ceremony. The city's 112th annual Christmas tree -- a 68-feet tall Norway spruce, from suburban Glenview is illuminated near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, starting at 6 p.m on Nov. 11th. With 185 lit spheres, 1,200 light strings, over 119,000 LED lights and 39,250 feet of lighting, it will re