The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere.

The Chicago area is less than a month into winter, but many residents may be curious on when spring starts later this year.

They break down the year into three-month seasons based on annual temperature cycles. By that calendar, spring starts on March 1, summer on June 1, fall on Sept. 1 and winter on Dec. 1.

The 2024 winter solstice is here, bringing the darkest days of the year. Here's what to know about daylight savings time.

It ensures that all the hard work you’ve done in the summer and fall pays off. From managing dormancy in winter months to preparing for spring growth, we're sharing a few practical steps to keep ...