Here’s a look back at the warmest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Christmas holidays in Chicago, going back to 1872. Data is from the National Weather Service and was measured at the city’s official recording site,

Chicago is ending the year with snow flurries and blustery cold conditions. Tonight, scattered flurries and gusty winds continue across the Chicago area. Temperatures will be near freezing at midnight as we ring in the new year.

Today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow south of I-80, while the next storm system is expected to impact central Illinois and Indiana more significantly than Chicago.

Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holiday has passed? The Urban Growers Collective in Chicago is turning trees into a healthy snack for goats.

"They are also a great way for the goats to naturally de-worm because the trees are rough, so there are lots of heal

As we head into 2025, some people may still have those nice pine trees set up in their homes. When you go to un-trim that Christmas tree, however, rethink how you are going to get rid of it. Kerry Bridges,