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.
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.
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 warning signs of frostbite
Frostbite ? it?s a term that all Midwesterners are familiar with. But are you aware of just how dangerous it can be? As the days get shorter and temperatures get colder, it?s important to know the risks and what to look for.
Frostbite ? it?s a term that all Midwesterners are familiar with. But are you aware of just how dangerous it can be? As the days get shorter and temperatures get colder, it?s important to know the risks and what to look for.
Kankakee River flood concerns due to ice jam
Many properties in Wilmington are seeing flooding.
Many properties in Wilmington are seeing flooding.
Wicked weather: Extreme cold across the US
Snow and freezing temperatures are taking over much of the country this week.
Snow and freezing temperatures are taking over much of the country this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extreme cold impacting Chicago airports
This cold snap in the Chicago area is impacting many travelers.
This cold snap in the Chicago area is impacting many travelers.
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.
The dangerous winter conditions have led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the country.
Pet safety tips during bitterly cold weather
If it's too cold out for you, it's too cold for your pets. Cook County Communications Director Natalia Derevyanny says walks with your pet should remain as short as possible. Dogs can start getting frostbite in as little as 15 minutes in current temperatures.
If it's too cold out for you, it's too cold for your pets. Cook County Communications Director Natalia Derevyanny says walks with your pet should remain as short as possible. Dogs can start getting frostbite in as little as 15 minutes in current temperatures.
How to keep children safe outside with extremely low wind chills
With children off of school Monday in observance of MLK Day or because their school is closed due to cold weather, health experts are reminding parents to bundle their kids up before letting them outside.
With children off of school Monday in observance of MLK Day or because their school is closed due to cold weather, health experts are reminding parents to bundle their kids up before letting them outside.
Hundreds of flights canceled at O'Hare, Midway
O'Hare is reporting 196 flight cancelations and Midway has had 161 so far as unbearably cold temperatures grip Chicago.
O'Hare is reporting 196 flight cancelations and Midway has had 161 so far as unbearably cold temperatures grip Chicago.
Aurora opens warming centers amid dangerous weather
It was well below zero in suburban Aurora Monday morning with wind chills reaching -30 degrees. The city designated the Aurora Transportation Center as a temporary warming center with snacks, water and security to keep people safe from the cold.
It was well below zero in suburban Aurora Monday morning with wind chills reaching -30 degrees. The city designated the Aurora Transportation Center as a temporary warming center with snacks, water and security to keep people safe from the cold.
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.
The arctic attack continues in Chicago this week, closing schools Monday and Tuesday, as well as canceling many service events for MLK Day.
Chicago weather: Arctic blast continues this week
A Wind Chill Warning will remain in effect for the Chicago area until noon Tuesday, then an advisory will take its place through Wednesday morning. The day begins with arctic cold and wind chills in the -20s for most of the day.
A Wind Chill Warning will remain in effect for the Chicago area until noon Tuesday, then an advisory will take its place through Wednesday morning. The day begins with arctic cold and wind chills in the -20s for most of the day.
Lake Michigan steams as Chicago gets hit with extreme cold
Lake Michigan was steaming from the frigid temperatures in Chicago on Sunday.
Lake Michigan was steaming from the frigid temperatures in Chicago on Sunday.