It's been a more wild and wooly winter than we thought it would be. The snow has finally come, making things pristine and white, but also hard to navigate. Chicago seems to shrug off the white and cold, but it has a long term tool. Chairs marking parking space are the first indication that people are feeling scarce and in survival mode. The brisk walk, minimal talk and heads down is the second sign of a long winter. It's beautiful, but the weather has its challenges. Enjoy these shots in a walk around the block.