Our guide to health, fitness and nature in Chicago. From beautiful parks to running routes, friendly gyms and peaceful places, you can find it all here.
If you were thinking of starting off the work week with a morning swim in Lake Michigan, you’ll want to reconsider—waves up to 5 feet high are possible at Chicago beaches Monday. The National Weather Service has i...
The Brookfield Zoo has some big developments in store this summer—the zoo just welcomed a baby Spider Monkey and is preparing to unveil a sprawling new primate exhibit this month! Introducing Bramsen Tropical Forests Th...
4th of July weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be hot, smoggy, and stormy. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for Cook…...
You might’ve heard that Chicago is the rattiest city in the U.S., but did you know the Windy City is also the top harborer of another kind of pest? Chicago has nabbed the #1 spot on pest control company…...
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium needs your help naming its newest resident—a playful, adolescent sea otter. A Sea Otter’s Journey to Chicago Otter 937 arrived at the aquarium from California earlier this year, acco...
Chicago is in the grips of a brutal heatwave—and a cool-down could still be a long way away. Temperatures will remain in the 90s for much of this week, with the chance for some severe storms as the heat drags on. Thunde...
Get ready to crank the AC—this weekend in Chicago is going to be a scorcher! Following weeks of below average highs, temperatures will soar into the mid 90s over the coming days. Extreme Heat Warning in effect beginning...
Heavy storms will hit Chicago this afternoon, bringing the risk of flooding to parts of the area. Flood watch in effect for Cook County According to the National Weather Service (NWS), showers and thunderstorms are poss...
Have you ever dreamed of strolling through a field filled with thousands of blooming lavender plants? If so, you’re in luck! The largest lavender farm in the Midwest is just a drive away from…...
Summer is and Chicagoans now have the perfect way to beat the heat: the Chicago Park District has reopened all 50 of its outdoor swimming pools. Park District pools bounce back For the first time since 2020, the Park Di...
