11 The Way the Season Asserts Itself in the City

22 The Feeling of Stepping Into a Bar on a Frigid Night

33 Frozen Custard Tastes Better in Frozen Weather

44 You Can Explore the City in a Whole New Way: On Skis

55 Future Olympians Compete at Chicago’s Coolest (and Coldest) Winter Party

66 You Can Take a Florida Vacation Without Leaving the City

77 The Strange Beauty of Christmas Trees Ready to Be Recycled

88 Eating Outdoors by the Fireplace at Elske

99 Boozy Nights Playing Board Games

1010 You Don’t Need to Leave Town to Drink Hot Chocolate From Around the World

1111 You Can Layer Up in Style

1212 The Vulnerability of Swimming (Yes, Swimming) in an Icy Lake Michigan

1313 It’s the Ideal Time to Take a Staycation

1414 Soups That Will Warm Your Soul

1515 The Joy of Running on an Empty Lakefront

1616 It’s the Best Time to Look for Animal Tracks

1717 The Holiday Decorations at O’Hare’s Terminal 3

1818 The Winter Wonderland of Abt Electronics

1919 The Bliss of Snowshoeing Through Undisturbed Powder

2020 Jewish and Chinese Chicagoans Eat Well on Christmas —Thanks to Each Other

21-3919 More Reasons to Love Winter in Chicago