Know your numbers to tell if plants are hardy
When you’re shopping for trees, shrubs or perennials, the hardiness zone should be one of the first things you check.
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Escape the February cold at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s orchid show
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s “Orchid Show: India Blooms” runs from Feb. 8 to March 23. As Chicagoans hunker down for what ...
Chicago to see freezing rain and snow Saturday afternoon 'very similar' to storm earlier in the week
National Weather Service meteorologist Zachary Yack said the storm would be "almost identical” to the winter storm that ...
New series of winter storms lining up to bring more snow and ice to the nation’s midsection
As the Midwest and Northeast dig out from back-to-back winter storms, new systems are building and are expected to dump more ...
Oak Park Winter Fest organizers hoping to ‘keep it cold’ for Feb. 8 event
Activities for all ages, outdoors and indoors, draw a crowd every year to the Park District of Oak Park’s annual Winter Fest.
Expect slippery conditions as winter weather returns Saturday
CHICAGO (CBS) — As the next winter weather event approaches, a weather alert is in place for Saturday. Light freezing drizzle ...
Chicago weather: Another wintry mix brings freezing drizzle and icy conditions to area
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is an AccuWeather Alert for potentially icy conditions on Saturday. Freezing drizzle developed Saturday morning into the afternoon. ABC7 Chicago meteorologists said while ...
Wintry weather ending Saturday night in Chicago area; colder but quiet finish to weekend
Lingering freezing drizzle on Saturday afternoon and evening may keep conditions icy in the Chicago area, especially on ...
Chicago winter weather timing: Here's when you may see freezing rain, sleet
After a few unseasonably warm days in the Chicago area, winter conditions have returned and could impact a morning commute ...
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Expect slippery conditions as winter weather returns Saturday
CHICAGO (CBS) — As the next winter weather event approaches ... Behind the storm system, cold wind chills and dry weather return on Sunday. We are tracking a weather pattern change next week ...
Canada intercepts people attempting to cross the border in 'incredibly cold' weather
World: Over a dozen people were detained while trying to cross into Canada, underscoring the perilous conditions at the US-Canada border, especially in winter's harsh grip.