The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center expects a La Niña weather pattern to affect winter conditions in most of the country. For Chicago and the rest of Illinois, that could ...

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 ...

The Chicago area will get a taste of winter Monday with a chilly, snowy and blustery day in the forecast. "No accumulation, but we'll still see snow," NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman said.

Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share It finally came — the Chicago area’s first measurable snowfall of the winter hit Tuesday, with 1.5 inches of snow reported at O’Hare International Airport.

“Another winter storm possible late Friday,” the NWS said. Watch vs. Advisory According to the NWS, a winter weather advisory means a hazardous weather event is “occurring, imminent or ...

We’re several weeks into spring, but the Chicago area is going to get a “taste of winter” in its upcoming forecast. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, that will come on Monday, as several ...

Winter is getting shorter in the US Midwest, threatening the beloved cold-weather culture of skiing, ice fishing, dog sledding and ice roads. But now Midwesterners are using technology to fight back.

Ages 4-9 can enjoy a fun winter camp at the Nature Museum that allows them to explore the exhibits and collections inside as well as the museum grounds outside. Camp is held from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.