CHICAGO — Chicago’s famous skyline, renowned for its modern architecture and sweeping lakefront, carries another reputation, one that became glaringly apparent on the morning of October 5, 2023.

The winter solstice for 2024 in Chicago arrives Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3:21 a.m. (CST). This marks the shortest day of the year, meaning Chicago will see the least amount of sunlight on this day and ...