Christmas Vacation

Have you ever watched the movie "Christmas Vacation" and wondered to yourself what would happen if those characters were really played by Missouri cities? I have and can select nearly the entire cast just by looking at a map of the Show Me State.

We all have a favorite Christmas movie. Does your happen to be Illinois' favorite?

Museum in Illinois brings famous Christmas movie to life.

This ceramic set from the always awesome Department 56 is available for a limited time. Get the whole set or a few pieces before the get retired.

Houndstooth Saloon in Wrigleyville will transform into Griswold's this holiday season.

It's 7:01 a.m. on the first day of Christmas break and the first words out of your child's mouth are "I'm bored." Seriously kid?!