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With disco light aglow, this family from Round Lake Beach, left to right: Kayla Jimenez, 14, Hugo Jimenez, Gio Jimenez, 6, Scarlett Serna, 10, and Vanessa Gutierrez, watch the movie  at McHenry Outdoor Theater on Friday, May 8, 2020 in McHenry. This was the first time they ever went to a drive-in.  Drive-in owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1300 guests attended opening night.
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With disco light aglow, this family from Round Lake Beach, left to right: Kayla Jimenez, 14, Hugo Jimenez, Gio Jimenez, 6, Scarlett Serna, 10, and Vanessa Gutierrez, watch the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on Friday, May 8, 2020 in McHenry. This was the first time they ever went to a drive-in. Drive-in owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1300 guests attended opening night.
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We may never see a year like this again. The year of 2020 was a year without live music or going to the movies, no live theater or museums. But that meant plenty of room for Chicago to express its creativity with drive-thru holiday light displays, neighborhood puppet theater and empowering artwork. Here are some of our favorite photos taken this year.