Brutal cold claims four lives, but Chicago area hospitals don’t see rise in weather-related problems
Four people died from the cold in the past five days — three on Friday and one Monday.
Chicago-area ice jam causing flood concerns along Kankakee River
The brutally cold temperatures are causing quite a mess along the Kankakee River, with ice jams prompting massive concerns of flooding for people living nearby.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
Weather whiplash again for Chicago
Next Monday will feel nearly 70 degrees warmer than this past Monday. A big pattern change is coming that will bring us warmer winter weather in Chicago.
What does the wind chill mean and how long can it take to get frostbite?
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
Tesla supercharging station packed in Oak Brook, dead cars line parking lot due to frigid temps
Electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures.
Chicago suburb grapples with flooding from ice jam
An ice jam sent freezing water down Wilmington roads Monday afternoon.
Illinois Tollway deploys Zero Weather Road Patrols amid dangerously cold temps
The Illinois Tollway is deploying Zero Weather Road Patrols this week to quickly locate and help drivers who become stranded as the state continues to see dangerously cold weather.
Arctic freeze continues to swarm parts of US with below-zero temperatures
The dangerous winter conditions have led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the country.
Chicago's Wind Chill Warning continues as arctic blast sets in
The arctic attack continues in Chicago this week, closing schools Monday and Tuesday, as well as canceling many service events for MLK Day.
