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We're about two thirds of the way through winter, and the seasonal weather isn't over yet, but a warm-up could be on the horizon! Chicago is set for back-to-back chances of snow in the lead up to the weekend, followed...
It's not your imagination—this has been the coldest in 12 years according to recent meteorological data! Here's a look at the numbers and what they mean for the rest of the season. December-January temps well below av...
A major storm system could bring 6 inches of lake-effect snow to the Chicago region beginning Friday. Here's a breakdown of the forecast and what it means for your . Winter Storm Warning, Watch in effect until 12pm Sa...
is typically known as the love holiday, but perhaps this year you're celebrating being single and looking to playfully take a jab at your ex. No fear—the has you covered. Here's all the deets! Brookfield Zoo's rela...
The days are slowly but surely getting longer as winter carries on, and this week we'll see the first big milestone signaling that spring isn't far away. Chicago will observe its first post-5 p.m. sunset since early N...
February is almost upon us, and with it comes one of the most spectacular cosmic phenomenons of the winter season. The annual "Snow Moon" will light up the Windy City sky early next week, making for some unforgettable...
This winter in Chicago is , with more than 17 inches having already fallen before the official start of the season. The current conditions beg the question: what might the next several months have in store? Let’s lo...
Thought this weekend's snowfall was the worst of it? Think again. The Windy City could see a bout of blowing snow Monday night, followed by multiple days of single-digit temps. Here's a breakdown of this week's forec...
Chicagoans woke up to the Friday morning, with wind chills as low as -22 degrees. In fact, it's even colder in Chicago right now than in parts of the arctic circle—the high in Utqiaġvik, Alaska (the northernmost city...
It's COLD in Chicago today, so cold in fact that dozens of city institutions have shut their doors to weather the conditions and keep the public safe. From museums to libraries, here's a breakdown of everything that's...