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 Shedd Aquarium 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 Alfa...
Break out the mittens and scarves Chicago—if the current predictions are any indication, it’s going to be a cold Thanksgiving in the Windy City! Meteorological data suggests the infamous polar vortex phenomenon wi...
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 an...
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 toa...
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 last...
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....
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...
Chicago has its pick for this year’s official Christmas tree—and it’s among the largest in our city’s history! 68-foot spruce selected for Millennium Park display The 2025 Chicago Christmas tree is a...
Chicago’s reign as the rodent king has come to an end—Los Angeles has officially outranked the Windy City to become the number one rattiest city in America for 2025. Chicago held the number 1 spot on Orkin’s...
The Lincoln Park Zoo has announced the arrival of two “bear-y” cute new residents—brown bear sisters Ash and Lexi. The cuddly creatures come from the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, and are the first...
