| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 16, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 16, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-town-named-hallmarks-merriest-christmas-town-of-2026/4003407/ |
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An Illinois town has been named the official Hallmark "Christmas Town" for 2026.
Carlinville, Illinois, won the contest of "merriest Christmas towns" across the
U.S. following a nationwide search by Hallmark.
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