From ceramics and weaving to taxidermy, here are five practices that are affordable, intriguing — and a great distraction.

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A trio of weather systems have formed the ‘stormiest stretch of winter’ in the US this season, spanning coast to coast and ...

A powerful and deadly winter storm that has been slamming the Plains and Midwest Wednesday morning moved into Chicago, ...

Millions of Americans were under winter weather advisories Wednesday morning as several states woke up to a fresh blanket of ...

Another winter storm is unleashing its fury across the central U.S., bringing heavy snow and ice to portions of the Plains and Midwest, forcing officials to close state offices and schools and ...

The biggest winter storm of the winter season so far is set to hit the Chicago area Wednesday, bringing several inches of ...

Widespread snowfall totaling 4 to 6 inches is expected through Wednesday, with isolated higher amounts along the North Shore.

Karen Whaley, 64, was charged with elder abuse and battery with serious bodily injury against her 87-year-old mother. The ...

A large portion of the nation was bracing for winter weather Tuesday. Here's how much it could snow near you this week.

A winter storm warning issued for much of the tristate area went into effect Saturday at 7 p.m. and will last until 11 a.m.

The icy surfaces come hours after sleet, freezing rain, freezing drizzle and snow fell across the Chicago area Wednesday ...