There's nothing like the holiday season in Chicagoland. Although Chicago is beautiful year-round, it is at its best during the holidays, as neighborhood celebrations, light exhibits, and fun winter activities pop up all around the city. After last year's pandemic-limited holiday, Chicagoans are ready to get back out and take in everything the city has to offer. Whatever holidays you observe, the Chicago area offers a wealth of options to suit every taste. Here are our recommendations for holiday events in Chicago for 2021.

As a seller, the home inspection can be one of the more stressful periods of the escrow process. After all, if the home inspector finds major damage in the home, the sale agreement can fall through, with the buyer entitled to the return of any earnest money and the seller back to square one — but this time, with costly fixes to be made before the home can be placed back on the market. For this reason, it can be to sellers' benefit to make some repairs before the inspector ever arrives, if only to minimize the possibility that an inspector's report will be the difference between a closed sale and a failed deal. 

Embodying the spirit of a small town, and home to excellent schools and fantastic neighborhoods, the neighborhood of Libertyville is one of Chicago's most popular suburban communities. Located in gorgeous Lake County about 30 miles from Chicago, and home to gorgeous parks, festive community events, and a turn-of-the-century downtown community, Libertyville is a destination for individuals and families alike. 

Ukrainian Village is one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods. Located northwest of the Loop in the West Town community, it derives its name from the large population of Ukrainian immigrants who first settled here in the 1890s. Originally a farming community, it has transformed into a vibrant, trendy, surprising neighborhood rich in history and offering a wealth of cultural, food, and arts destinations for both locals and visitors. About 75 percent of the neighborhood is designated as a Chicago landmark district, meaning that its deep roots and history are among the most well-preserved in all of Chicagoland. Neighboring Noble Square similarly found its start as an immigrant destination for Polish newcomers, and has evolved over time into a primarily residential area, with the busy avenues of Chicago and Grand offering residents and visitors alike a variety of dining, shopping and nightlife options.