The Pullman National Historical Park —which became the first National Park Service unit within the Chicago city limits in 2015— was preparing Wednesday for its first ever light show. The light show is a long time coming—for a site that inspired a holiday classic.

The site will usher in the season with a holiday light program that hopes to shine a light on the enduring history of one of the first planned industrial communities in the United States. Andrew Ramos reports.

Christmas light shows in Chicago blaze from the lakeshore to the far suburbs, with holiday lights drive-thrus and events in every corner. Try Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for an animal-themed holiday lights walk-through,

The Polar Express was actually based on the architecture at Pullman National Historical Park. When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration,

If you’re looking for the ultimate list of holiday and Christmas lights in Chicago neighborhoods, we’ve got you covered. From the city to the 'burbs, these houses, streets, and neighborhoods go all out with their impressive self-made holiday and Christmas lights displays.