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On any given night, it’s common to see one or two of our neighboring planets glimmering up above. This week, however, is special—every planet in our solar system will be visible in the night sky! This celestial event,...
weather has taken a turn for the warmer! After the polar vortex brought frigid temperatures last week, the thermometer has shot up into the low fifties. Here's how long this unseasonable warmth will stick around. Temp...
A "remarkably rotund" beaver is Chicago’s latest viral animal sensation, and a local group is asking the public to help name the cuddly critter. It all started this past weekend with a social media post from Urban Rive...
The polar vortex is back with a vengeance in . After a brutal cold snap in January, the weather phenomenon has once again brought subzero and single-digit temperatures to the Windy City. According to the National Weat...
Winter got off to a relatively quiet start in , but it seems things are finally starting to pick up. Following Wednesday's storm, is gearing up for another bout of snow just in time for Valentine's Day. Friday ev...
Springtime at the just got even cuter—say hello to its newest residents! The zoo has announced the arrival of two Emperor Tamarins, eight-year-old Sal and 4-year-old Feta. The mustachioed monkeys are the latest addi...
has yet to see one of its famous significant snowstorms this winter—But today that changes! The National Weather Service has issued a for effective until 3am Thursday. Parts of the city will see around 3-6 inches...
So far this winter, has dodged one of its famous major snowstorms—but that could all change this week! Multiple rounds of snow are expected to hit the Windy City in the coming days, accompanied by sub-freezing tempe...
is home to 200 neighborhoods and 77 community areas, each with its own rich history and cultural identity. Now, the University of Chicago is inviting the public to help define the city's neighborhood boundaries thro...
Say hello to the Shedd Aquarium's newest addition—an adorable baby beluga calf! Born in July of 2024, the aquatic critter has reached several important milestones, and now the aquarium is seeking Chicago's help in na...