Throughout the years the city’s official tree frequently has consisted of many smaller trees. Since 2009, however, a single tree has been chosen by either a contest or nominations. Though the ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Millennium Park kicked off the holiday season, lighting up the city's official Christmas tree on Friday, bathing Michigan Avenue in the glow of 50,000 lights, and CBS News ...

Chicago’s official 2024 Christmas tree is lit in a ceremony in Millennium Park. The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce was planted 50 years ago by former Logan Square homeowner Jim Mulligan.