This year's tree is coming from Logan Square, donated by the Holden family, and its roots dig deep into this community.
The tree was installed on Monday at about 11:45 a.m.
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The tree will be decorated and serve as the city's 111th official Christmas Tree.
There a small audience watching crews install it in Millennium Park near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street.
The tree will be lit up on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. and will remain illuminated through Jan. 8.
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