christmas lights

As a kid I asked why my dad turned the lights off at 9pm, and he said something that came right out of the typical Midwestern dad phrasebook: "What? Am I made of money? Do you know what it costs to run these lights? Do You?"

When it comes to getting rid of old Christmas trees and lights, it's time to think outside the box, or in this case, trash.

As a kid, I remember asking my dad why he pulled the plug on our Christmas lights at around 9:00 each evening. He said something that came right out of the typical Midwestern dad phrasebook: "What? Am I made of money? Do you know what it costs to run these lights? Do You?"

If holiday vibes during Christmas time are your thing you will love this list.

The Christmas Wonderland experience in Alton, Illinois, features nearly 4 million lights and is created entirely by a group of volunteers called the 'Grandpa Gang'.

Not too far from downtown Marengo, Illinois is a farmhouse that is deserving of bragging rights because their home is lit, literally.

If you want to take a family road trip to see some holiday light displays in Wisconsin soon, here are 10 you need to add to your list.

The new Amaze Light Festival in Rosemont, Illinois is a definite must see this holiday season.

Have you ever wanted to "be immersed into a wonderland of lights all synchronized to holiday classics?"

Some holiday light displays create an entirely new level of awe. What you'll see on this enchanted stroll will is unmated anywhere in Illinois.