Christmas in Illinois any ideas? -

Im going to Illinois for christmas this year ive been once before but that was in the summer. I live in Florida so im used to the heat. Any suggestions on what type of clothes i should bring, what things to do while im there. Where staying in the suburbs of Chicago. And how cold does it usually get and does it snow around christmas time? thanks in advance

I could be 60 degrees or 20 below zero. Most likely 20 to 30 degrees. There could be much snow or none. Bring a winter coat, scarf and hat, gloves and boots. If you don t need them, ok. Since you re from Florida, long sleeves and long pants would be a good idea. I personally am hoping for a good winter that has little snow or ice and warmer temps (like above zero degrees F). It can vary drastically -- One year it was 60 degrees on both July 4th and New Years day! One December it snowed about every other day (way too much)! I personally love the museums and the aquarium. It could take your whole vacation just to get thru the museum of science and industry. There are large shopping malls in the area that are beautiful to shop at during this time, too. Have a nice Holiday Season!