Actress Kristin Cavallari and Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.

The downpours earlier this week epitomized weird winter weather; but those who braved the storm caught its beauty. [Chicagoist]

Charlie Trotter’s restaurant auction was cut short in December, but word is that it’s going online soon. [Chicago Tribune]

In other dining news, L2O’s Matthew Kirkley challenges NoMI Kitchen’s Ryan LaRoche to make creative dishes with celery. And it’s harder than one might think. [Chicago Reader]

Meanwhile, new Chicagoan Kristin Cavallari hopes her son (with Chicago Bears’ Jay Culter) steers clear of football altogether. [DNA Info]

And speaking of sports, Curbed Chicago covers homes with winter-ready indoor sports courts as part of its tongue-in-cheek look at the Windy City’s elite. But, all jokes aside, we’d seriously consider buying one of these well-equipped pads. [Curbed Chicago]