93 fresh adventures, sporty activities, and cozy ways to heat up

CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is upon us. Before you make your annual migration from the outdoors to the living room sofa, consider the glories that prevail in the frigid air. From great places to sled and cross-country ski to more offbeat activities like mushing and ice-boating--not to mention the pleasures of coming inside to homemade hot chocolate and satisfying comfort foods--winter in Chicago has something for everyone.

The December issue of Chicago magazine, which hits newsstands Thursday, gives the frost-averse 93 ideas to get out of the indoor rut. The magazine also rounds up the best new winter coats and boots.

"The winter in Chicago can be tough, but we've brought out the antifreeze and found the best ways to help you make the most of the season," says Richard Babcock, the editor of Chicago. "If you're more adventurous, this might be your year to try speed skating or ice-boating. Or your preference might be relaxing with a hot and frothy cocktail. Either way, you'll find winter's best in this month's issue."

The December issue also features the Holiday Gift Guide. Whether your friends and family made the naughty or nice list, the guide provides 87 gift ideas, including 40 under $50.

Elsewhere in the December issue of Chicago:

• Art: With a new book out and a seemingly endless reservoir of ideas, the artist and screen printer Jay Ryan draws worldwide acclaim from his Skokie studio.
• Ice Folly: Chicago's writer-at-large, Bryan Smith, takes up competitive figure skating in middle age and risks grave embarrassment by admitting it in print.
  

Chicago editor Richard Babcock, managing editor Shane Tritsch, and other members of the magazine staff are available for on-air interviews about stories in the December issue. Contact Kate Mersman at 312-222-3165 to schedule an interview.

About Chicago magazine

Chicago magazine is the largest monthly city magazine in the country, with a circulation of more than 155,000. In addition, the company publishes several other titles, including Chicago Home+Garden and Chicago FASHION magazines. Chicago magazine has been honored with many awards, including, in 2004, the most prestigious -- the Ellie award for General Excellence in its circulation category, bestowed by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

About Chicago Tribune Media Group

Chicago Tribune Media Group publishes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune as well as related print and interactive media serving Chicagoland like RedEye, Hoy, Triblocal, TheMash, chicagotribune.com, triblocal.com and metromix.com.

SOURCE Chicago Tribune Media Group

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