The allure of heading into the forest to cut down their own Christmas tree is a cherished experience that delights countless North State families year after year. That doesn't stop many people from ...

Pop-up tree lots sprout up all over Chicago during the holidays, only to disappear. What's a day in the life of this unique business? As one operator says: "It’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s over in ...

This story was originally reported in 2016. Jessica Tansey was driving around Chicago the weekend after Thanksgiving when she noticed a sudden addition to her neighborhood. "I passed a bunch of little ...