Dealing with Canadian Wildfire Smoke in Chicago
Canadian Wildfires Choke Chicago: How to Stay Safe as Smoke Blankets the City Chicago has been grappling with some of…
Author: Rebecca Linford
Even the Squirrels Are Hot: Chicago Wildlife Struggles Through Summer Heatwave
It’s not just you melting in the July heat—Chicago’s squirrels are feeling the burn too. With temperatures soaring into the…
Reverse Brew Tourism: Why Wisconsinites Are Coming to Chicago for Beer
In a twist that has beer lovers chuckling across the Midwest, Wisconsinites — long considered the kings and queens of…
Battle of the Baselines: Tennis Players Reclaim Horner Park from Pickleball Invasion
In a dramatic turn of events that has left spectators clutching their Wilson rackets and organic coconut waters, the tennis…
Why Lambsquarters Are Thriving in Chicago This Year — and How You Can Eat Them
If you’ve walked through an alley, garden, or vacant lot in Chicago lately, you’ve probably seen it: tall, leafy, bushy—and…
Why PeopleForBikes’ City Rating Gets Chicago’s Bikeability Completely Wrong
When PeopleForBikes released its annual City Ratings, many Chicago cyclists were baffled — and for good reason. According to their…
Chicago’s Clever Crows: How Urban Life is Shaping Crow Communities
In a city defined by steel, glass, and human hustle, one of Chicago’s most fascinating urban communities flies just overhead.…
BEAT THE HEAT: Best Ways to Stay Cool During a Chicago Heat Wave
As summer temperatures soar into the high 90s with triple-digit heat indexes, Chicagoans find themselves in the grip of another…