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City Tree Delivery on WGN Radio: When is the best time to get your tree?

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City Tree Delivery on WGN Radio: When is the best time to get your tree?

by Chris Hohenstein on Nov 05 2026
Founder Chris joined Jon Hansen on WGN Radio’s Your Money Matters to discuss this year's real Christmas tree seaso-covering tree origins, early booking tips, and full white-glove delivery across Chicago high-rises and walk-ups.
Meet Chris Hohenstein of City Tree Delivery

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Meet Chris Hohenstein of City Tree Delivery

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
An in-depth interview exploring how a frustrating 2007 tree disposal experience led to founding Chicago’s first full-service online tree delivery and recycling company in 2009.
Work in progress: Entrepreneur spotlight with Chris Hohenstein

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Work in progress: Entrepreneur spotlight with Chris Hohenstein

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
Part of Famous Victory's "5 Questions with Entrepreneurs" series, exploring the complex operational and logistical strategies required for peak seasonal demand.
New Christmas tree lot opening in Elmhurst

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New Christmas tree lot opening in Elmhurst

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
City Tree Delivery expanded its footprint to suburban Elmhurst for its 9th year of operation, offering 36-hour local delivery windows and supporting community charities.
From corporate to Christmas trees: Building a local business

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From corporate to Christmas trees: Building a local business

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
The story of how founder Chris Hohenstein transitioned from a corporate background to launching Chicago's leading seasonal tree delivery and recycling business.
Behind the review: 4 ways to create convenience for customers

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Behind the review: 4 ways to create convenience for customers

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
Founder Chris Hohenstein shares 4 core customer convenience strategies: seamless e-commerce, real-time text chat support, proactive order tracking, and tree care advice.
Top 25 tree farms and delivery services for the holidays

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Top 25 tree farms and delivery services for the holidays

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
Yelp officially ranked City Tree Delivery among the top 25 holiday tree providers nationwide, praising high customer satisfaction, punctual delivery, and tree recycling options.
B96 Radio spotlights City Tree Delivery & holiday giveaway

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B96 Radio spotlights City Tree Delivery & holiday giveaway

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
B96 Radio’s The J Show highlighted City Tree Delivery during their morning broadcast-discussing the hassle-free convenience of ordering real Christmas trees online in Chicago and partnering for a special listener holiday giveaway.
Chicago-area Christmas tree shortage worse than expected

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Chicago-area Christmas tree shortage worse than expected

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
Regional supply chain disruptions and climate shifts caused severe tree shortages in Chicago. City Tree Delivery offers early online pre-orders to guarantee customer delivery slots.
Four Illinois tree farms made national best Christmas trees list

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Four Illinois tree farms made national best Christmas trees list

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 29 2026
Highlighting top-rated Christmas tree providers in Illinois and local holiday delivery options.
NBC - Chicagoland Christmas Trees Selling Fast Amid Pandemic Restrictions - City Tree Delivery - Chicagoland Christmas Tree Delivery

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Chicagoland Christmas trees selling fast

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 09 2021
Coverage on rising stay-at-home holiday demand in Chicago and how City Tree provided safe, contactless online delivery and scheduling options.
Bows & Sequins 2016 - City Tree Delivery - Chicagoland Christmas Tree Delivery

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As featured in Bows & Sequins (2016): City Tree Delivery for Chicago Christmas trees

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 07 2021
Popular lifestyle blog Bows & Sequins featured City Tree Delivery as the ultimate Chicago solution for sourcing fresh Christmas trees without needing a vehicle or hauling heavy trees through city streets.
Lou Manfrendini Show - 11/25/2017 - City Tree Delivery - Chicagoland Christmas Tree Delivery

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Lou Manfredini show: City Tree Delivery on WGN Radio

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 07 2021
WGN Radio host Lou Manfredini featured City Tree Delivery founder Chris Hohenstein, highlighting the business as the nation's first full-service online Christmas tree delivery company offering hand delivery, setup, and needle cleanup.
A simple trick for a stress-free holiday

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A simple trick for a stress-free holiday

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 07 2021
Popular Chicago lifestyle blog Cedar & Rush shares the ultimate secret to a hassle-free Christmas letting City Tree Delivery handle buying, bringing home, setting up, and recycling your tree.
The easy way to get a Christmas tree from the country

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The easy way to get a Christmas tree from the country

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 07 2021
Featured in the WSJ personal tech column as the ultimate solution for urban apartment dwellers to get fresh country trees delivered, set up, and recycled.
City Tree promises full-service Christmas tree delivery & recycling

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City Tree promises full-service Christmas tree delivery & recycling

by Chris Hohenstein on Sep 23 2016
Local news outlet DNAinfo highlighted City Tree Delivery's full-service model in Wicker Park, offering stress-free online ordering, white-glove delivery and setup, and eco-friendly tree recycling for Chicago residents.
Tree hunting, city style

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Tree hunting, city style

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 12 2015
Chicago Collection Magazine highlights City Tree Delivery as the ultimate solution for urban residents seeking fresh Christmas trees without traditional city hassles like traffic and heavy lifting.
The 21st Show: Farm bill, Christmas trees, and local agriculture

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The 21st Show: Farm bill, Christmas trees, and local agriculture

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 12 2015
Featured on NPR/PBS's The 21st Show, this episode explores Midwest agriculture, holiday tree farming, and how local services like City Tree Delivery connect regional growers with city homes.
The Red Eye

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The Red Eye

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 12 2015
RedEye Chicago highlighted City Tree Delivery’s pop-up lot at Big Star in Wicker Park, featuring locally sourced Christmas trees, full-service delivery/setup/recycling, and environmental initiatives.
A Green Tree

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A Green Tree

by Chris Hohenstein on Oct 12 2015
Chicago Reader spotlights City Tree Delivery's carbon-neutral delivery model, pairing fresh-cut, locally sourced Christmas trees and LED lights with tree planting, environmental charity partnerships, and tree recycling.