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It’s been a suspiciously quiet couple of weeks in Chicago since old man winter dumped 17 inches of snow before the official start of the season. Following an unseasonably warm Christmas Day, Windy City residents m...
Chicago’s largest zoo just welcomed a new pack of pint-sized pups—and they’re one of the most endangered species in Africa. Meet the zoo’s all-new African Painted Dog puppies A litter of African Painte...
With 17+ inches of snow having fallen in Chicago over the past few weeks, it’s hard to believe that winter hasn’t even begun yet! But this weekend will mark the official start of the season, with the return...
Whether you can believe it or not, 2025 is soon drawing to a close— and with the new year comes a host of new laws, regulations, and tax changes for Illinois residents. From out-of-pocket limits on certain prescriptions...
Winter is off to an early start in Chicago, but temperatures will soon return to more seasonable levels after weeks of snowfall and single-digit highs. Here’s a look at this week’s forecast and how long the...
Chicago has had a rough couple of weeks on the winter weather front—and it’s only going to get worse this weekend. Following a round of late-week flurries, temperatures will take a sharp dive into the single digit...
If you’ve been on the fence about adopting a pet, this weekend in Chicago is your chance to finally take home the perfect furry friend. Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is hosting its “Holiday HopeR...
Winter 2025-26 in Chicago is off to a historic and record-pushing start according to newly released data from the National Weather Service. Here’s a look at the numbers and what they mean for the rest of the seaso...
If you missed the Northern Lights last month, no you’re in luck—Chicagoans could have another chance to catch the phenomena this week! A powerful geomagnetic storm is set to impact earth this week, bringing the po...
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Chicago—last weekend’s 10 inches of snowfall was only the beginning of premature winter weather in the Windy City. Predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS) show anothe...
