Historically mild winter leads to hot spring housing market in Chicago 

It was unusually warm in Chicago this winter. How warm? According to the National Weather Service, no snow fell in Chicago in January or February. That’s the first time that’s happened in 146 years. While this year’s winter may be a once-in-a-lifetime event for the Windy City, the mild meteorological start to the year is leading to a hot start for the area’s housing market.