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.
Chicago has had a rough couple of weeks on the winter weather front—and it's only going to get worse this weekend. Following a round of late-week flurries, temperatures will take a sharp dive into the single digits. He...
If you've been on the fence about adopting a pet, is your chance to finally take home the perfect furry friend. Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is hosting its "Holiday Hope" adoption event on Saturday, December...
Winter 2025-26 in Chicago is off to a historic and record-pushing start according to newly released data from the National Weather Service. Here's a look at the numbers and what they mean for the rest of the season! Ch...
If you missed the Northern Lights last month, no you're in luck—Chicagoans could have another chance to catch the phenomena this week! A powerful geomagnetic storm is set to impact earth this week, bringing the potenti...
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Chicago—last weekend's 10 inches of snowfall was only the beginning of premature winter weather in the Windy City. Predictions from the (NWS) show another snowy and bone-chillingly c...
Chicago's recent post-Thanksgiving snowstorm brought wintry fun for local residents—including those of the four-legged variety! Animals at the Brookfield Zoo enjoyed some much-needed natural enrichment thanks to the 7+...
Thought the snow was finally over? Think again, Chicago! Just days after a post-Thanksgiving snowstorm dumped 9 inches of the white stuff, the Windy City is poised for a second round of accumulation Monday night. Her...
If the ongoing La Niña weather pattern is any indication, it's likely to be a cold and snowy winter in Chicago this year—and there's no better way to spend a snow day in the city than by doing some sledding. While Chic...
Chicago's second major snowstorm of the season is set to hit this weekend, hot off the heels of the Thanksgiving holiday. Predictions from the National Weather Service show a near 100% chance of precipitation throughou...
The holiday season is officially underway and with it comes the return of everyone's favorite yearly tradition—picking out the perfect Christmas tree. This year Chicagoans have plenty of options, from neighborhood vend...