Chicago’s holiday season unofficially kicked off Friday evening, marking the opening of local Christkindlmarkets and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.

Cloudy skies and seasonal temperatures are expected to start this weekend in the Chicago area.

After the season’s first snowfall brought accumulation throughout the region, a dry and cloudy day is expected Friday.

The Chicago Sky were hoping to get a top-two pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, but the team will have to settle for the third-overall selection after Sunday’s lottery.

Residents in the Chicago area are likely waking up to gloomy skies and cool temperatures Saturday morning, with a seasonal start to the weekend in store for much of the region.

Cloudy skies and seasonal temperatures are likely in the Chicago area for Saturday, with highs in the mid 50s.

Cloudy skies and PM showers are forecasted for the Chicago area on Thursday.

Cloudy skies and slightly cooler temperatures are anticipated in the Chicago area on Saturday.

The Chicago Sky on Saturday reportedly hired Tyler Marsh from the Las Vegas Aces to be their next head coach.

Following a whirlwind week of weather that saw summer-like temperatures, intense winds and a rapid cooldown of temperatures, Chicago-area residents will have a bit more of a normal-looking start to their weekend.