'All I want for Christmas:' Kids share their wishes
While they might not be the next Tickle Me Elmo or Cabbage Patch Kids, Skylanders: SuperChargers and collectible Shopkins characters seem to be a hit among kids visiting the Ice Palace at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
That's where Santa greets families during the Christmas season and, since his arrival in early November, he has listened to requests from excited - and sometimes excitable - children.
Prompted by his dad, 5-year-old Ethan Borjas of Hanover Park enthusiastically blurted out that he's asking Santa for the “Skylanders: SuperChargers” video game.
Three-year-old Makenzie Mason of Cary wants Santa to bring her a perennial favorite: puppies.
Christian Baker, 5, of Elmhurst had a whole laundry list of Batman items, including buildings and Lego sets.
Train-loving 3-year-old twins Alex and Adam Zaabel of Des Plaines would love to see their favorite Thomas & Friends characters Bash, Dash and Ferdinand under their Christmas tree.
If you somehow missed getting your kids to see the big man, you've still got time. Santa welcomes visitors to Woodfield until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve before heading out on his nighttime rounds.