Ever wanted to ride a traditional toboggan? Not sure what a toboggan even is but interested in finding out? You can do just that this winter at an Indiana state park, just under a 3-hour drive from Ch...
The holidays are just a few weeks away, and the first signs of the season are beginning to show around Chicago. Now is the perfect time to build your own list of fun-filled festivities to enjoy this c...
The air is getting cooler and with the change of seasons comes the return of one of Chicago's favorite winter pastimes—outdoor ice skating! Beloved spots like the Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon and ci...
Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has chosen a 50-foot-tall Norway spruce as the 113th annual Chicago Christmas tree, according to a report from ABC7 Chicago. The tree...
It's election week in Chicago, and if you're heading to the polls tomorrow, you may want to bring an umbrella with you. Predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS) indicate it will be a soggy a...
The Lincoln Park Zoo (LP Zoo) monkey family just got a little bit bigger. An adorable colobus monkey infant was born at the zoo last month—and now staff are asking for the public's help to name the cu...
Feeling tired from the work week already? Here's some good news—Daylight Saving Time officially ends this weekend in Chicago, meaning we'll roll the clocks back and get an extra hour of sleep! But...
The holiday season in Chicago is almost upon us, and with it the return of one of the city's favorite Christmas traditions. The annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will return for its 35t...
Your Christmas shopping experience in Chicago is about to get a lot more unique. The Chicago Artisan Market is back this holiday season, taking over two locations on three separate weekends. Here's...
Firming up your Halloween weekend plans in Chicago? You might want to pack a sweater and an umbrella! If predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS) are any indication, it's going to be a chill...