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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 2:24AM

Chicago Botanic Garden lights display falls on women, children: suit

GLENCOE, Ill. (WLS) — Two women are suing the north suburban Chicago Botanic Garden and the company that operates its holiday lights event.

They say a Glencoe lights display fell on them and their children.

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The plaintiffs claim the Lightscape incident on Dec. 20 left them with injuries, including broken bones.

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The women say the organizers failed to adequately set up the display.

The Chicago Botanic Garden did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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