Winter is not what it is all cracked up to be. Today in Chicago.

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Final weekend before Christmas. Is your shopping gift list all checked-off?

Saturday Along The Shore. Today in Chicago.

I was surprised Santa coming thru out of nowhere on the CTA Holiday Train would have caused a crash on Wells.

Lincoln Park Lights, Chicago.

Holiday time along the Chicago River on this day in 2014.

Santa Snaking Thru the City. The CTA Holiday Train on Wednesday night.

Lake Shore Drive at Twilight on Tuesday.

Tuesday at the Towers. This morning's chilly start in Chicago.

The Sunday Spectacular. Another view of yesterday’s sunset in Chicago.

Sunday Sunset over the Millennium Park in Chicago.

Baby, it's really cold outside. Today at Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. SaveTheLighthouse.org

Sunday Shiver in Chicago. This morning at Chicago Harbor at 5-degrees at sunrise.

The Swiftie Signal coming from the Taylor Swift concert at Soldier Field in 2023. Today is Taylor Swift’s birthday.

Today at North Avenue Beach. If you've followed me for some time, you'll recall my best buddy for many years, Ajax. North Avenue Beach was his favorite place to be. On this day, four years ago, Ajax spent his last day on Earth. Today, I remember my best buddy. I love you always forever.

The Christmas Interstate

Holiday Hancock. A brilliant sunset in Chicago, this week in 2015 for Wayback Wednesday.

Chicago Christmas

It appears they are filming Game of Thrones in Chicago. This morning's sunrise hitting the skyline.

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Chicago Snowfall

In the City with Santa

Frozen Friday. This morning's sunrise in Chicago.

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Holiday Lights of Chicago.

"We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup". Maybe this is the reason we haven't seen the CTA Elves Workshop Train riding the rails in Chicago in several years. Not the best diet! :)

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Turning the clock back on Tuesday to the 90s when the Hancock had a star hanging between the antennas during the holidays.

Welcome to December 2025! This morning's first light to start off the workweek.

How’s the snow by you?

Winter Storm is on for today in Chicago. 5-9 inches predicted. Drive carefully!

The CTA Holiday Train's trek thru the city begins today. You'll see the train on the Orange and Green Lines.

Holiday Past. Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain in lights and the Hancock with a star hanging between the antennas. Happy Thanksgiving.

Wishing you and yours a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving. I appreciate all of you who follow my work on a daily basis. My hope is it brings some happiness into your day. Enjoy the holiday.

This week in 2011, Maggie Daley passed away. Mrs. Daley wasn't not only the mayor's wife, but was an advocate for children with such programs as After School Matters. Maggie Daley Park was named in her honor in December 2014.

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Pretty in Pink. Monday's sunrise in Chicago.

Another moment from Saturday Night in Chicago to kick off the holiday season.

Weekend Wake-Up. Sunrise at Sears Tower on Sunday.

Let There Be Light. Tonight's fireworks as the finale to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in Chicago.

Welcome Back My Friend. The sun has arrived. Saturday in Chicago.

The Holiday Season officially is underway in Chicago with tonight's tree lightning ceremony.

Tonight is the Chicago Tree Lightning Ceremony at Millennium Park.

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Chicago will be lit this weekend. Saturday is the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Michigan Avenue.

Lincoln Park Lagoon in Reflection, Chicago Autumn - November 2025.

On this day in 1984, Air Jordans were introduced.