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 Lincoln Park Zoo (LP Zoo) just celebrated a major milestone—the birth of a rare Eastern Black Rhino Calf. Here’s everything to know about the adorable new resident and whe...
Spring has sprung in Chicago, and now is the time to take a walk outside and smell the flowers. You can do just that at this sprawling floral oasis just a short drive or train trip from downtown. Here’s...
The Brookfield Zoo just welcomed two new furry friends—and you can visit them this spring! Brookfield’s newest residents include an Okapi originally born at the zoo ten years ago, and a baby klipspring...
Your work commute in Chicago is about to look a little different. The Windy City’s annual bridge lift season begins this week. Here’s what it means for your daily trip downtown. Bridge lifts be...
It’s going to be feeling like summer this week in Chicago—and the warm temperatures could stick around for a while! The Windy City will see multiple days of near 80-degree temps this week. Here̵...
Chicago is no stranger to some rainy weather during spring, but the 2026 season is shaping up to be a historically soggy one! If data from the National Weather Service is any indication, Chicago is in the midst...
Paris may be the official city of lights, but according to a new survey, Chicago gives the French capital a serious run for its money! Travel agency and blog Travel Bag just released a roundup of the world’...
Two Chicago suburbs are among the best places to live in the U.S. in 2026 according to a new ranking! Here’s a look at which local towns made the cut. Chicago suburbs among 100 Best Places to Live in 20...
Noticed your electricity bill is a little lighter this month? You’re not imagining things. Energy costs for some Illinoisans have declined in recent months due to a combination of federal and state energy...
Chicago is in the midst of a long overdue weather warm-up—but the summer-like temperatures come with a catch. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cook County ahead of...
