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.
It’s been a brutal couple of weeks in Chicago, with temperatures hardly breaking the freezing mark for 16 consecutive days. Here’s the good news—the extended cold spell seems to be finally drawing to a close...
Love stargazing over Lake Michigan? We’ve got some good news. A total lunar eclipse will be visible over Chicago next month—the last of its kind until January 2028! Here’s everything to know about the celes...
We’re about two thirds of the way through winter, and the seasonal weather isn’t over yet, but a warm-up could be on the horizon! Chicago is set for back-to-back chances of snow in the lead up to the weekend...
It’s not your imagination—this winter in Chicago has been the coldest in 12 years according to recent meteorological data! Here’s a look at the numbers and what they mean for the rest of the season. December...
A major storm system could bring 6 inches of lake-effect snow to the Chicago region beginning Friday. Here’s a breakdown of the forecast and what it means for your weekend in Chicago. Winter Storm Warning, Watch...
Valentine’s Day is typically known as the love holiday, but perhaps this year you’re celebrating being single and looking to playfully take a jab at your ex. No fear—the…...
The days are slowly but surely getting longer as winter carries on, and this week we’ll see the first big milestone signaling that spring isn’t far away. Chicago will observe its first post-5 p.m. sunset si...
February is almost upon us, and with it comes one of the most spectacular cosmic phenomenons of the winter season. The annual “Snow Moon” will light up the Windy City sky early next week, making for some unf...
This winter in Chicago is off to a historic start, with more than 17 inches having already fallen before the official start of the season. The current conditions beg the question: what might the next several months hav...
Thought this weekend’s snowfall was the worst of it? Think again. The Windy City could see a bout of blowing snow Monday night, followed by multiple days of single-digit temps. Here’s a breakdown of this we...
