The Polar Vortex and Extreme Cold Weather In December 2013, Chicago experienced one of the coldest winters in its history. The city was hit by a polar vortex, which brought extreme cold weather and caused widespread disruption. The polar vortex is a weather phenomenon that occurs when a large area of low pressure and cold…

The Murder of Hadiya Pendleton In November 2013, Chicago was rocked by the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who had just performed at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. The shooting occurred in a park on the city’s South Side, and it quickly became a national news story. Pendleton was with a group of…

Chicago Marathon 2013: Recap and Highlights On October 13, 2013, the city of Chicago hosted its 36th annual marathon. The event drew in over 40,000 runners from all over the world, making it one of the largest marathons in the world. The race started and ended in Grant Park, with the course taking runners through…