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 an unseasonably chilly May in Chicago, with temperatures hovering about 10 degrees below average for the past few weeks. The gloomy skies and autumn-like chill have many of us wondering: When will it fin...
A fog tsunami? It’s a real weather phenomenon—and one hit Lake Michigan last week. It might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but “fog tsunamis,” or fog banks, are a real weather phenomenon. Michig...
Chicagoans will want to keep a sweater handy this Memorial Day Weekend—sunny skies are set to return following a rainy week, but the unseasonably cool temperatures aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Highs in the...
If you’ve been thinking of adopting a pet in Chicago, now’s your chance! PAWS Chicago is aiming to find homes for over 100 cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs at its Spring Adopt-a-Thon event, this weekend May...
Severe thunderstorms could hit Chicago Thursday evening, fueled by unseasonably warm temperatures and an incoming cold front. Chicago saw unseasonably warm weather Thursday afternoon, with temperatures reaching a high o...
Morton Arboretum is about to get a magical makeover with the debut of its new exhibition series, Vivid Creatures. Beginning Saturday, May 17, the beloved botanical garden will transform into an enchanted forest featurin...
Rooftop soccer? Yup it’s a thing, and you can experience it here in Chicago! Skyline Pitch rooftop soccer club is back for the 2025 season with a fresh lineup of programming to get you and your friends moving. Per...
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the first two measles cases reported in Cook County in 2025. According to city officials, one case was identified in a suburban Cook County adult with unknown...
Chicago’s air quality is some of the worst in the U.S., according to a recent study from the American Lung Association (ALA). The ALA’s 2025 State of the Air report ranks the Chicago region among the worst in the&...
It’s no secret that Chicago is a pedestrian-friendly metropolis—now, a new ranking has made it official, naming the Windy City among the most walkable cities on the planet. The ranking from Timeout surveyed 18,500 from...
