CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – Gold Coast, Evanston, Lakeview, Loop, Norwood Park

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There’s still time for last minute shopping and holiday festivities as we count down the days to Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa!

GOLD COAST

It’s not too late to register for tonight’s (Thursday, 12/15) free Holiday Party at Ministry of Supply at 900 N. Michigan Ave. from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. There will be pie from Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, drinks from Koval, and a free pair of socks for anyone who drops by while supplies last. Ministry boasts smart (and smart-looking) business attire for men and women made with “performance fabrics” that are constructed to withstand and move comfortably throughout your daily grind of commuting and working. Who couldn’t use a wardrobe upgrade?

EVANSTON

The CTA Holiday Train is scheduled to stop at the Davis Street Station only twice tomorrow, Friday 12/16, at 6:00 and 6:27 p.m. so Downtown Evanston is throwing an hour-long Celebration at Church Street Plaza with Christmas carols and free taffy apples while supplies last.  The party starts around 5:30 p.m. at the plaza outside of Urban Outfitters (921 Church St.) and Terra & Vine (1701 Maple Ave.) so you won’t be late to see Santa when he makes his first stop at Davis Street. Then continue in the holiday glow until 7:00 p.m.

LAKEVIEW

Lakeview East really knows how to entice folks to come and shop locally. They had a successful Holiday Shopping Extravaganza two weekends ago and this time, for one day only, they’re keeping shops open until 10:00 p.m. for tomorrow’s Shop Late Night. Several participating stores will be offering discounts on merchandise and gift cards plus there will be holiday treats and freebies along the way. Follow the link above to see the handy map and list of participating businesses and their offers compiled by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce. Get ready for an epic night of shopping from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

LOOP

This Saturday morning is the last opportunity for free Kid’s Cookie Decorating at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave.) Hilton Chicago’s pastry chef and Santa will lead kids in a festive cookie-decorating session from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss this one if you hadn’t made it to the past two Saturdays.

NORWOOD PARK

The Norwood Park Metra Train Station will be transformed into a WinterFest this Saturday 12/10 (2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) and Sunday 12/11 (2:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.). There will be food trucks and $5 sleigh rides outside and holiday shopping indoors with local shops representing a diverse array of wares. Saturday night will be the most festive with the Taft School Choir singing from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and the Tree Lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Santa will also be visiting to take photos with the kiddies for $10 each on Saturday 3:00 – 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.

CATHY MALLERS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO