The dome of the InterContinental Hotel and the skyline of Chicago, including the Hancock Center, background, are lit for the holidays. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 30, 2012
The top of the Hotel Intercontinental is illuminated in Christmas colors. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
Holiday lights illuminate Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
People walk along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, illuminated by the street's holiday lights. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
Holiday lights adorn the Cartier storefront on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
People stroll past a holiday display in front of the Wrigley Building, on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
Holiday lights illuminate Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
Holiday lights at the InterContinental Hotel along Michigan Avenue. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
Columns on the London Guarantee Building, near the south end of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, are illuminated with Christmas color lights. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
The Wrigley Building, foreground, which is located on Michigan Avenue, and the distant Willis Tower, background, are both illuminated with holiday lights. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012
Holiday lights at the Wrigley Building and in the Loop, in downtown Chicago. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012