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.
The Brookfield Zoo is celebrating a major milestone—the recent birth of an ultra-rare white-bellied pangolin or "pangopup." Here are some fun facts about the critter and when you can visit. Say hell...
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the greater Chicago region, coinciding with an extreme heat wave impacting the area this week. Here's a look at the data and what it means for you. Air pollu...
After weeks of heavy rainstorms, Chicagoans are finally enjoying some much-needed dry conditions. If you're planning to soak up the sun lakeside this week, however, you'll want to lather up with sunbl...
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is getting ready to welcome a crop of new aquatic residents—10 beluga whales. Shedd selected for international beluga whale rescue Photo/Shedd Aquarium The rehoming is pa...
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred off the coast of Chicago on Wednesday, according to data released by the U.S. Geological Survey. Data shows the epicenter of the quake formed approximately 13.8 mile...
Following Chicago's Independence Day wash-out, Windy City residents are enjoying some much-needed dry weather. Unfortunately, the sunny skies will be short-lived—additional thunderstorms are possible i...
Fourth of July Weekend in Chicago is just about here—and if predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS) are any indication, it's going to be a period of volatile weather in the Windy City! Chic...
It's hot in Chicago. The Windy City is in the midst of its first major heatwave of summer 2026, as oppressive temperatures and elevated humidity descend upon the region. Here's how long the extreme...
The Brookfield Zoo is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with big savings and big fun for families this 4th of July in Chicago. Kids can visit the Windy City's largest zoo for just $2.50 for a lim...
A spectacular celestial event will light up the night sky over Chicago this evening—the illustrious Strawberry Moon. Here are a few fun facts about the sweetest moon of the year and where you can catch...
