She is one of nearly 100 Americans competing in the growing sport of ice swimming, where people traverse waters of 41 degrees ...

Qing Li always wanted to compete in the Olympics. The 35-year-old grew up surrounded by swimming greats and even got to meet a few Olympic swimmers before she turned 10. From a young age, Li competed ...

Qing Li, who lives in downtown Chicago, is one of nearly a hundred American athletes competing in the growing sport of ice ...

Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president and the Windy City. There are lots of fun, quirky, active, outdoorsy, ...

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

Freezing of funds for an America the Beautiful Challenge grant has hit a major restoration project at Midewin National ...

Food truck season is just around the corner for The Happy Lobster — a Chicago-based food truck company dedicated to serving ...

CHICAGO - Chicagoland endured another bitterly cold day Thursday, with temperatures running well below average for ...

You can embrace the snow by sledding, snowshoeing, skating and more around the city and suburbs. Here’s where to go.

With an assist from a drone, one Chicago photojournalist captures the brutality and the beauty of winter in the Windy City.

A 1,300-acre restoration project at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has ground to a halt after federal grant funds, ...

Check out these family-friendly winter hikes near Chicago! Explore scenic trails, enjoy snowy adventures and more.