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.
Did you know that ComED uses goats to prevent power outages in Chicago? Yep, you read that right. Illinois' largest electric utility company is deploying the furry friends to assist in clearing overgrown vegetation aro...
The average life expectancy in Chicago has returned to near pre-pandemic levels, according to recently released data from the city's Department of Public Health (CDPH). Breaking down the data Chicago's life expectancy h...
The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park is once again open to the public following a years-long restoration plan. A beloved Chicago treasure, the park is home to a breathtaking lily pad pond, immersive native pl...
Bridal experts "A Diamond Is Forever" just released The Top 30 Proposal Destinations in the US and Around the World—and one locale claimed the top spot. The study ranked Chicago's Garden of the Phoenix as the best glo...
Don't put away your bathing suit just yet, Chicago—summer temperatures are making a comeback this weekend! Following a week of fall-like temps, the Windy City is in for a serious warm-up in the coming days. Weekend warm...
is just about to get underway, but if you were planning on hitting the lakefront early you'll want to reconsider. Beach Hazard Statement in effect through Friday afternoon The (NWS) has issues a Beach Hazard Statemen...
Chicagoans woke up to a pleasant surprise Monday morning as fall-like temperatures arrived in the Windy City. The unexpectedly crips air follows weeks of record-pushing heat and oppressive humidity. But will the comfor...
If you've been dying to try out cryotherapy, is your chance! iCRYO is cutting the ribbon on its new Edgewater outpost this Sunday, August 24, giving guests the opportunity to try out its state-of-the-art facilities fo...
The Brookfield Zoo's animal family is about to get a little bit bigger—Chicagoland's largest zoo will welcome a new resident polar bear this fall! An 8-year-old female polar bear named Amelia Gray will join the zoo's r...
If you were thinking of kicking off with a dip in the lake, you'll want to reconsider—the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the lakefront effective until 4 p.m. Friday. High waves a...