The snow's here, now comes the cold and wind. COVID on the rise with the holidays in sight. How surrogate babies came to Chicago from war-torn Ukraine. And one-on-one with Santa about the diversity of Santas.

• ‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: North Park Adjusts Plans For Winter Storm
• Chicago Considering Mask Advisory as COVID-19 Risk Moving Back Toward ‘High’ Level Across City
• Santa Claus’ Varied Depictions Can Be Viewed Through a Local Library’s Postcard Archive
• Santa Claus on the Importance of Representation
• Illinois to Receive More Than $250M to Improve Internet Access and Connectivity
• After Months of Worry, ‘Big Little Miracles’ Born Via Ukrainian Surrogate Finally Arrive Home in Highland Park
• Feelin’ the Blues with Chicago Legend Mary Lane: ‘Blues Is Life’