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See Future College Stars for $17 at the Chicago Elite Classic
Dante Photo: Darryl Woods/810Varsity.com For high school hoops fans, the Chicago Elite Classic is like an early Christmas gift: a chance to catch top local and out-of-state talent in 11 games on November 30 and December 1 at Wintrust Arena. Joe Henricksen, whose City/Suburban Hoops Report tracks prospective recruits for college coaches, breaks down the … Read more
A Celebration of Winter
Stop whining, people, and embrace it. Here’s our guide to the most delicious, stylish, adventurous, debauched, and all-around enriching season ever.
The Ice Breakers
Photographer Mike Killion captures the frigid, beautiful world of Chicago’s winter surfers.
Why Winter Is the Best Season
Illustration: Grégoire Gicquel I’ve always loved winter in Chicago. My birthday is a few days before Christmas, and the twists and turns in the story of the frigid day I was born are well rehearsed and well performed in my house. My favorite seasonal beers are porters. I look phenomenal in turtlenecks. And I grew … Read more
The Shut-in’s Guide to Winter
Get your fix of local culture without leaving the house.
Be a Two-Wheel Warrior
A devoted bicyclist reveals how he adapts for his chilly commute.
Take a Dip Without Risking Hypothermia
No need to go all polar plunge. These five indoor pools will satisfy any aquatic need.
Fly Down a Hill
The top five sledding spots. Plus, Fear Factor!
Train Like an Olympian
Learn how to ski, skate, and spin in the same spots as local medal contenders.