Seasonal & Holidays

Chicago's Official Christmas Tree Cut Down In Morton Grove

The tree is expected to arrive in Millennium Park on Monday, with the official lighting ceremony set for Nov. 18.

This year's tree is a 55-foot Colorado Blue Spruce from the Village of Morton Grove.
This year's tree is a 55-foot Colorado Blue Spruce from the Village of Morton Grove. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago's official Christmas tree was cut down and is being shipped to the city.

CBS 2's Jackie Kostek got a first look at the tree that will soon be lighting up Millennium Park in just a couple of weeks.

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