Readers who braved the freezing cold temps to make it into work today shared their tales of woe. Others just stayed home.
The pretty side of the bitterly cold day.
This is how clout works in Illinois.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Economists say the national home median listing price won’t increase as rapidly as it did in 2013. Look at a map below of the median home listing price across town.
Learn how to make a restaurant-worthy steak.
The extreme cold is causing delays on most CTA lines this morning.
Residents are being invited to participate in two programs that are seeking help in clearing the city's sidewalks.
There are many Warming Centers open across the city to provide residents a relief from the cold.
Check out these images from the Chicago area.
Area school children might have their winter break extended as Monday's high temperature is expected to only reach -12 degrees.
It only tastes like it took an hour to prep.
Census results reveal more people are working from home than before. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the change in the number of people who worked from home between 2000-2011.
Boystown has been named the Best Gay Neighborhood in the world by Out Traveler.
Residents from around the area react on social media to the massive snowstorm that hit the city this week.
And gov candidate Bruce Rauner is raising "mind-boggling" amounts of campaign money.
These discounts will help make your resolution stick.
Some of our Best Blogs of the Week, in case you missed them.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a local Jeopardy winner and an award-winning mustache.
Baby, it's collddd outside. Might as well enjoy the view.
These apps, developed in Chicago, will make your winter a little easier int he Windy City.
Honey, your emu eggs are ready!
Yesterday we posted a top ten list of the worst Illinois towns when it comes to unemployment. That was with October's figures. They just came out with November's figures and we've got an updated list for you.
As much as 10 inches will fall in isolated areas near the lake.
These morning meals save you time, money and calories.
Chicago Eater asked more than a dozen food critics what their favorite meal was last year. We want to hear what yours was.
Chicago's WinterDance offers free lessons and dancing all weekend. Also in this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown,' hit a farmers market and catch the ZooLights before they go.
Applications are open starting Jan. 1, 2014
It's all about the jobs, and Illinois doesn't measure up in several categories.
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The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most homes valued at $1 million or more.