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A pair of snowy owls have made their home along Chicago's lakefront, drawing crowds of bird watchers and spurring a social media frenzy. The adorably-feathered critters have been captured perching along the shore and e...
Thanksgiving dinner is being served up with a side of this year! Early predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS) show a system of wintry weather making a beeline for the Windy City immediately following the...
Chicago is tackling climate change one tree at a time—and newly released figures show that 2025 was a big year for one of our city's most important green programs. This year, Chicago reached a goal of 68,000 new trees...
The has a new slow-moving, tree-dwelling resident—a two-toed sloth named Alface (pronounced al-FAH-see). Here's everything to know about the cuddly critter and when you can visit her! All about Alface Alface recently...
Break out the mittens and scarves Chicago—if the current predictions are any indication, it's going to be a cold in the Windy City! Meteorological data suggests the infamous polar vortex phenomenon will bring a blast...
The Brookfield Zoo welcomed two rare Amur leopard cubs over the summer—and after spending months behind the scenes, visitors can finally see them in their new habitat this holiday season! Here's all the details and whe...
If you thought Chi-beria was here to stay, think again! Following a multi-day freeze and the first blizzard of the season, Chicago is scheduled to get a major warm-up this weekend. But how long will the unseasonably to...
Chicago is in the midst of its first snow of the season, with blizzard-like conditions and freezing temperatures making it feel more like late January than early November. The white stuff began falling heavily late las...
Enjoying the mild fall temperatures? Don't get too comfortable. Chicago is in for its first cold blast of the season early next week—and we might even see some snow flakes. Here's what the radar is showing. Sub-freez...
Tonight's full moon isn't just any full moon—it's the brightest supermoon of the year! Here's everything to know about the phenomenon and where to see it in Chicago. All about the Beaver Moon The November full moon, kn...