Winter Bike to Work Day is Friday
If you're tired of sitting in traffic on the bus or can't find parking near the office, pull your bike out of storage, put on lots of layers and pedal...
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As the globe sets warm-weather record, a look at Chicago
Chicagoans are probably wishing for a heat wave this winter but they might be disappointed to find out the Windy City isn't shattering any warm weather records yet. While it...
Runners, cyclists get their own trails at new lakefront park
Cyclists, pedestrians and runners now have their own lanes—for a stretch that equals the length of nearly three football fields—along the lakefront. The two new paths—one for cyclists and a...
Ice skate free at Lakeview rink, opening Monday
A new temporary ice skating rink is expected to open Monday in Lakeview. Skaters won't have to pay an admission fee but will have to bring their own skates to...
When two sides collide: Anti-abortion march, counter-protest planned for downtown Sunday
As the anniversary of the legalization of abortion approaches, the fiery and passionate debate over the Supreme Court decision continues across the country, including in Chicago, where dueling marches will...
Divvy expanding to new neighborhoods, pedaling into ‘burbs
Divvy is expanding in Chicago and crossing over the city border into Oak Park and Evanston, the mayor's office announced Wednesday. Divvy, the city's blue-bike-sharing program, will add 75 more...
Wicker Park ice rink expected to open this weekend
The Wicker Park ice rink is expected to open on Sunday. A ribbon cutting for the rink is set for noon Sunday inside the neighborhood's park of the same name...
Chicagoan first transgender bride on “Say Yes to the Dress” show
Precious Davis is about to have her moment—a "royal moment." The 30-year-old Hyde Park resident will be the first transgender bride featured on TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" show...
Syrian-born, Chicago-raised college grad heads to White House
As a Syrian-born Muslim and Chicago area-raised activist, 23-year-old Alaa Basatneh has risked her life to help others living in war-torn Syria, and yet, here at home, has endured looks...
There’s an upside to your gym being packed with newbies fulfilling their resolutions
Let's face it, the New Year isn't always so great for those who work out faithfully at their local gym. But all those newbies filling up the cardio classes and...