We've had holiday music on Lite FM for a couple of weeks now and have been beaten over the head incessantly that Black Friday is coming. For many, the holiday season will be officially ushered in tonight with the 2011 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. more ›

Heading downtown for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival? You won't be alone: the Trib reports 800,000 are expected at the fest which has already kicked off and runs all day, climaxing with a parade this evening from 5:30 p.m. til 6:55 p.m. Of course, there are some reroutes and traffic issues to deal with if you're heading downtown for any reason. If you're taking the CTA, be sure to check in here for their bus reroutes and if you're driving, here's a list of road closures, courtesy of the Tribune. more ›