Is there a time and a place for fur?

Jan. 24, 2013
I have a theory that in Chicago, at a certain temperature, animal fur is considered slightly more tolerable.

Chicago woman dies of cold exposure

Nov. 29, 2012
Authorities say an 83-year-old Chicago woman was the first cold-related death of the season in Cook County.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office says a relative found Florence Hawkins unresponsive in her bed.

Chicago Public Schools to re-open Friday

Feb. 1, 2011
Updated: 3:09 PMChicago Mayor Richard M. Daley says the city's public schools will be open tomorrow.

Bitter cold lingers over Chicago region

Jan. 21, 2011
The wind chill Friday morning is making the temperature feel like it's below zero. Stephen Rodriguez is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.