For a mix of nature and culture, visit the the Chicago Botanic Garden—both fantastic winter escapes with free and low-cost events. You’ll find lots of gems for your journey while looking for ...

Here's a breakdown of Chicago's snow totals so far during both the meteorological winter and the winter season.

But for the period measured from December 2024 through February 2025, Chicago notched just 11.9 inches of snowfall. That’s 17 ...

From visiting historic movie houses to cheering on lesser-known sports teams to searching for the perfect crab rangoon, here ...

Some free museums to check out are Mindworks: The Science of Thinking and the Museum of Contemporary Photography both located ...

February is ending on a warmer note for Chicago, with a mild stretch of weather hitting the region just one week after ...

I can walk to this outdoor museum and observe sculptures I’d never see in spring and summer, and sometimes even free music is ...

Who knows? You may find an animal or two you’ve never seen before! The best time of day to see active animals in winter Go at the right time. Visit in the late mornings or late afternoon to find the ...

Chicago's upcoming storm could bring as much as 10 inches of snow, making it the city's largest snowfall event this winter.

Another round of snow could hit Saturday night, with some computer models suggesting up to six inches before daybreak Sunday.