The Latest Breaking News from Daley Plaza

Chicago celebrates Hanukkah, lighting 31-foot-tall Daley Plaza menorah

On the fifth night of Hanukkah, a crowd gathers in the Loop for a menorah lighting and to celebrate light and life.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

Christkindlmarket’s back Friday: Here’s everything you need to know about it

The market’s downtown location will offer a fast-entry pass option for the first time for visitors who want to skip the line and get right to the warm drink in a collectible mug.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Christkindlmarket fast-entry passes available for Daley Plaza location

Passholders also will receive one highly coveted annual souvenir mug upon entry.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023

Johnson vows to ‘rebuild the social contract’ with Black Chicago, starting by building memorial to Burge torture victims

“Under my watch, we will make sure that the brutal history of police brutality is fully addressed,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Friday said before the Juneteenth flag was raised in Daley Center Plaza.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023

Food truck festival returns to Daley Plaza to serve up fresh favorites

The event — which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 6 — is in its eighth year.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023

Globetrotting doll lands in Chicago for ‘Mexico Week’

Lele, a 13-foot doll hand made in Queretaro, Mexico, was on display Tuesday at a Daley Plaza fiesta with traditional Mexican songs and dances performed by CPS students.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2023

Downtown Christkindlmarket to close Thursday for the season — 2 days early

The Aurora location will also close ahead of schedule due to the poor weather forecast, while the Wrigleyville market will close for the weekend but reopen next week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022

City misses deadline to make polling places accessible, mayoral candidates file their petitions and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022

The annual Christkindlmarket opens at Daley Plaza, offering an array of holiday goods and treats

The market, inspired by European Christmas markets, will operate until Christmas. More than 50 venders sell everything from ornaments to mechanized puzzles.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022

Food trucks, a staple in Daley Plaza every Friday, wrap up for the season

As many as 14 food trucks ring the plaza every Friday from May through the first week of October.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022