Tinley Man Vying To Keep 'Great Chicago Light Fight' Title In Town
TINLEY PARK, IL — A Tinley Park high schooler is making his second attempt to bring home the giant ornament prize of ABC7’s Great Chicago Light Fight.
Eric Schaaf, of 7702 Hanover Dr. in Tinley Park, says his setup offers a little bit of everything, and is entirely designed by the 18-year-old Andrew High School senior, himself. He’s hoping to be the fourth Tinley Park winner of the lights competition—with previous winners including the Kowlaczyk, O’Connor, and Hirsch families.
“Tinley Park is the best town for Christmas lights,” Schaaf said, “and let’s work together to bring the win back for a fourth time!”
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The Schaaf display features a life-size sleigh with Santa, as well as Jack Skellington available for photo ops. Don’t miss his handmade decorations, mechanical doll window display, walk-through arches, and lights dancing to music across the roof.
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“There’s more than I can count on my hands,” Schaaf said, laughing.
Schaaf has also added new features, including an Alvin and the Chipmunks bench—which Tinley Park locals might recognize from the Benches on the Avenue display—five, life-size animatronic characters. Visitors will spot a life-size SpongeBob and Patrick, Snoopy with Woodstock, and even The Grinch.
And you can’t miss the 20-foot mega tree.
Schaaf said his father, Mark Schaaf, was a huge help in getting this year’s display set, as Eric focused on his performance with Andrew High School’s bowling team. Schaaf has been decorating the home for the past five years, he said.
“Kids in the neighborhood really enjoy it, and I love to see it,” he said.
Schaaf is up against two homes in Oswego, one in Lombard, and another in Dyer, Indiana.
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