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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—particularly here in the Capitol City area! From beloved traditional events to unique opportunities and experiences, there’s never a lack of reasons to celebrate the season with friends and neighbors new and old. We’ve collected the best of those opportunities and experiences right here, but keep checking back—we’ll be adding more events, news and fun right through to 2026!

Temple B'rith Sholom
Holiday Guide
10 months ago
Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day

The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.

Rudy -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Local
10 months ago
Animal Protective League sets Tree of Lights for December 13

Pay tribute and share memories to those remembered at this heartwarming ceremony.

A demonstration trailer shows how quickly a fire can flare up in a home -- in this case, due to a candle being near a Christmas tree and presents.
Local
10 months ago
Officials: Candles, cooking among top reasons for holiday fires

Candles can cause fires, and cause them to spread quickly.

caroling
IL State News
10 months ago
Dial-a-Carol brings holiday cheer to the University of Illinois students and community

Since its inception in the 1960s, Dial-A-Carol has seen students from all over the world dialing in to request their favorite holiday songs.

Agriculture
10 months ago
Pork Producers make food bank donation for holidays

More than fifty tons of processed pork will help make the season bright.

Local
10 months ago
Gold Star Christmas tree revealed

Illinois’ Gold Star Christmas tree is lit.

holiday party
Holiday Guide
10 months ago
6 tips to help you handle your first holiday party

Here are some pointers those new to holiday hosting can employ to simplify the process and enjoy the holidays a little more.

Christmas lights
Holiday Guide
10 months ago
Officials urge fire-safe decorating as holiday season begins

With hundreds of decoration-related fires reported annually, experts share simple steps to keep homes festive and safe.

A lottery ticket might be a better gift than socks.
Holiday Guide
10 months ago
Survey reveals what Illinoisans really want — and don’t want — this holiday season

One of the biggest takeaways is that re-gifting appears to be more accepted than ever.