Archive for the 'Chicago Weather' Category

What’s happening in Chicago this Weekend May 2, 3 and 4th.

It’s rainy here in Chicago right now and believe it or not, the weekend plans you have very much depends on the weather. And guess what? The forecast sais it will rain all day today (Friday) and part of Saturday as well. So that said, I advise indoor recreational activities instead of outdoor ones. It isn’t great […]

MidWest 5.2 Earthquake hits Chicago

It is being reported by major news agencies this morning that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake originated from near Salem, IL last night at 4:37 am. Many people here in my office said they woke up last night about that time and felt the small ripples of earthquake shake here in the Chicago area. This is odd for the Midwest. We don’t […]

WGN TV Channel 9 in Chicago Celebrates 60 Years of Broadcasting

WGN Channel 9 in Chicago is a local TV station that is owned by the Tribune company. I grew up here and it has always been a part of Chicago’s news and entertainment on television for my family. I heard on their newscast that WGN is celebrating 60 years of Broadcasting this year and while […]

Chicago’s Unseasonably Warm Weather

I have been completely confused by the unseasonably warm weather in Chicago over the last few days. It has been in the 50 degree range and occasionally hits 60 degrees fahrenheit. It is not typical for Chicago to be above 20 degrees in January let alone over 50. It is so weird to not see snow […]

How to get over a Chicago Cold Flu Quickly

The cold and flu season is here again and if you work in a high rise building in Chicago like I do, you will be exposed to the germs of thousands of people who work in your building, eat at the restaurants you go to and sneeze on you while riding the CTA. The virus […]

How to drive in snow, more snow predicted weekend weather forecast radar

Chicago got about 3 inches of snow Tuesday Evening 12/4 and Wednesday Morning as well as another sprinkling of snow this afternoon. Now the weather forecast is saying that tomorrow Thursday 12/6 will include some flurries and there will be more substantial snow on Friday and Saturday. I don’t know about you, but I have a date and a […]

Big New Year’s Eve in Chicago 2008 - Party Tickets

New Year’s Eve 2008 in Chicago will be a huge event. We have a lot of holidays around religious beliefs and history but New Year’s Eve is just about fun and nothing else. You can go to any one of a number of NYE parties happening around Chicago and have a great time. Many of these parties have been going for years and […]

Chicago Thanksgiving Weekend Weather Forecast

This weekend the weather will not be the greatest for Thanksgiving, but hopefully it will not keep flights from getting out of O’Hare or cause traffic on the highways for those of you driving to your family and friends’ houses.

Weather for Chicago, IL
Wind: NE at 21 mph
Humidity: 85%
Wed

45°F | 32°F
Thu

34°F | 27°F
Fri

34°F | 30°F
Sat

42°F | […]

How to Dress to Survive a Freezing Ice Cold Snowy Chicago Winter, or Blizzard

I was recently asked about how to survive a Chicago winter by someone moving here from a warm southern state who had never dealt with extreme cold, wind, snow and Ice. I have lived in Chicago all my life, so I figured I could help with some tips for survival and hopefully help him avoid […]

Fall and Autumn Leaves & Activities in Chicago and Suburbs

It’s that time of year when the leaves are changing color and falling off the trees and you want to find the best place to see them and take some pictures. It is also a great time to take a trip to a local apple picking farm and orchard or to a pumpkin farm to pick […]