It's been a rollercoaster of a year. I traveled more than in previous years, earning enough Southwest points to get a discount on flights later this winter. Our former toddler is fully in "pre-school mode" now, hitting personal milestones like riding her bike with training wheels without needing us right there. She's becoming more independent, which brings new challenges—but they're the kind…

A winter storm bring snow and gusty winds is creating difficult travel conditions on Chicago roads and airports Monday morning.

Thunderstorms are expected to move through the Chicago area Sunday before switching over to snow overnight into Monday morning.

Another storm system could bring thunderstorms, damaging winds and accumulating snow to parts of the Chicago area this weekend.