If you haven't spent any serious winter time in the Chicago area, then you might not know how cold it can get here. And honestly, this winter was off to a pretty mild start, but we finally got some serious, hibernation-level cold a few weeks ago.
Take that along with the fact that the sun practically goes down around noon now (not really; it just feels that way), and you'll begin to understand why most of us who live here will instantly go outside when it gets above freezing for a lucky day or two.
Those Chicago urban legends you've probably seen about That One Guy who wears shorts even when it's sub-zero? I'm here to tell you that they're totally true. But at the same time, I'm also here to tell you that's not most of us. Mostly.
