Despite the biting cold, residents of Streeterville are braving the icy temperatures to tackle their weekend errands. For 84-year-old Stan Heller, stepping out into the frigid air is a necessary evil - he has two Alaskan Klee Kai dogs that thrive in cold weather, but he prefers to stay indoors himself.
Heller's dog walker had cancelled for the weekend, so he took on the task himself, bundling up against the -40°F wind chill. However, his priority was not the cold, but spending time with his pets, Mohawk and Tala.
In contrast, real estate agent Madalyn Galdamez sees the winter weather as an opportunity to enjoy herself. The 71-year-old native Chicagoan says she's a "penguin in my past life" and revels in the cold, comparing it to her love of frozen lakes.
Miranda Mitchell and Tony Wodzinski, both 30, also chose to brave the harsh conditions on Saturday, making Christmas returns in Streeterville. Despite being warned about potential snowfall that could reduce visibility, they insisted on getting out into the fresh air.
As temperatures hovered at -11°F, wind chills reached a hazardous -40 degrees at O'Hare Airport. Weather officials issued a winter weather advisory from Friday evening until Sunday morning, but for these residents, the cold was just another excuse to get out and about.
While some might find the biting cold unbearable, for many in Streeterville, it's an opportunity to clear their heads and get on with their day.
Heller's dog walker had cancelled for the weekend, so he took on the task himself, bundling up against the -40°F wind chill. However, his priority was not the cold, but spending time with his pets, Mohawk and Tala.
In contrast, real estate agent Madalyn Galdamez sees the winter weather as an opportunity to enjoy herself. The 71-year-old native Chicagoan says she's a "penguin in my past life" and revels in the cold, comparing it to her love of frozen lakes.
Miranda Mitchell and Tony Wodzinski, both 30, also chose to brave the harsh conditions on Saturday, making Christmas returns in Streeterville. Despite being warned about potential snowfall that could reduce visibility, they insisted on getting out into the fresh air.
As temperatures hovered at -11°F, wind chills reached a hazardous -40 degrees at O'Hare Airport. Weather officials issued a winter weather advisory from Friday evening until Sunday morning, but for these residents, the cold was just another excuse to get out and about.
While some might find the biting cold unbearable, for many in Streeterville, it's an opportunity to clear their heads and get on with their day.
. And then you've got Madalyn Galdamez, living her best life as a "penguin in her past life", loving every minute of that -40°F wind chill 
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. It's all about priorities, folks! Who do you think has the right to prioritize their own well-being over the thrill of braving a winter storm?
. I mean, Stan Heller is basically the ultimate dog dad, and Madalyn Galdamez sounds like she's having a blast being a "penguin in her past life" 
. And can we talk about how refreshing it is to see people prioritizing their well-being over the weather? Like, Miranda and Tony might have had reservations, but they still went for it 
. It's all about perspective, right? 
anyway, gotta respect these chatty streets folks for not letting the weather bring 'em down 
but i gotta say, there's something so adorable about old ppl bravin' the cold 2 spend time w/ their fur babies 
stan heller & madalyn galdamez r my spirit animals rn - who else is with me? 
️ i mean, yeah, it's super cold & all but who cares when u got cute pups 2 cuddle up w/ 
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. My friends and I usually stick to warmer weather for our weekend errands. Maybe one day we'll take a class trip to a place with snow like this, that would be so cool!
. But 40 degrees wind chill? That's just crazy talk 
. I guess you have to be one of those people who thrives in the cold (or was meant to be a penguin 
) like Madalyn Galdamez, but for most of us, it's just a hassle 
. There's something about being outdoors during the cold season that's just so refreshing... or maybe I'm just a total wimp 
I don't think I could handle that even with hot chocolate in my system 
. I mean, I get it, pets are important but come on, stay warm for once! And what's with the weather warnings not being a thing? Like, isn't -40°F wind chill a big deal? Shouldn't they be giving people actual advice instead of just telling them to "brave" the cold? 
I swear, I'd rather just have a nice cup of hot coffee than freeze my butt off outside. 