Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago is readying itself to celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church.. According to the Archdiocese of Chicago’s website, the ...

Chicago was caught off guard by a sudden blizzard in January 1967 that delivered a record-breaking 23 inches of snow over two days. Public transit collapsed, thousands of vehicles were stranded, and ...

According to Chicago church leaders, Pope Leo XIV, a city native, has a heart for the poor and is also a baseball fan. He roots for the White Sox, according to his brother John Prevost.

Winter storms can be breathtakingly beautiful, but they can also impose a near-complete halt to urban life. These phenomena are remarkable not only for their intensity but also for the sheer impact ...

The Blizzard of 1967 dropped 23 inches of snow on the Windy City Jan. 26-27. That's just ahead of snow totals produced by major blizzards that struck Chicago in 1999 (21.6 inches), 2011 (21.2 ...

A Midwest blizzard that delivered Chicago's heaviest snowstorm on record was wrapping up on this day in 1967, leaving thousands of motorists stranded. The Blizzard of 1967 dropped 23 inches of ...

1967: The “Blizzard of ‘67” dropped 23 inches of snow on Chicago — the largest amount on record for the city. Chicago’s 10 largest snowfalls since 1886 — and how the Tribune covered them ...

Devastating hurricanes, destructive wildfires, deadly heat, and widespread droughts: If it feels like extreme weather events are happening more and more these days, it's because they are.

Chicago is one of the USA’s greatest urban hubs. We take a deep dive into Windy City history to reveal its fascinating stories. Love Exploring. Chicago's Secret History That Will Leave You Shocked.

During a blizzard in January 1979, none of the cars had heat or lights. Amtrak maintained the equipment under contract in Chicago and said the cars were virtually impossible to repair. During the ...