As a lifelong Chicagoan, I’ve spent many fall days uncovering the best ways to enjoy the city, and in this guide, I’m sharing all the essentials. You’ll find out what kind of weather to expect, what ...

After years of little snow across the Chicago area, recent record-breaking snowfall and below-freezing temperatures might ...

Chicago experiences higher temperatures longer than outlying suburbs due to the urban heat-island effect. Its location next to Lake Michigan’s warm waters explains why the city and nearby suburbs ...

There’s nothing quite like fall in the Midwest. The leaves change to beautiful hues, there’s a chill in the air, and the weather causes residents to head outside and celebrate all of the fall ...

Fall in the Midwest is made for train rides with your family. For those in Chicago, these routes combine colorful scenery with the fun of traveling by rail — whether on a cross-state Amtrak line or a ...