Will County officials take action to relieve ice jam along Kankakee River
The Will County Emergency Management Agency is collaborating with an energy company to address the Kankakee River ice jam.
The Will County Emergency Management Agency is collaborating with an energy company to address the Kankakee River ice jam.
Wilmington residents concerned about flooding
The bitterly cold temperatures and lots of precipitation have caused quite a mess along the Kankakee River, especially in Wilmington. Their residents are dealing with ice jams, but some relief may be in sight.
The bitterly cold temperatures and lots of precipitation have caused quite a mess along the Kankakee River, especially in Wilmington. Their residents are dealing with ice jams, but some relief may be in sight.
How miserable is this winter in Chicago?
Recent snow and bitter cold have made this winter in Chicago more miserable. The outlook for temperatures indicates we won't be adding more misery for at least a couple of weeks.
Recent snow and bitter cold have made this winter in Chicago more miserable. The outlook for temperatures indicates we won't be adding more misery for at least a couple of weeks.
Another round of severe winter weather set to slam U.S.
The brutal winter weather is showing no signs of slowing down with more than half of the country now covered in snow.
The brutal winter weather is showing no signs of slowing down with more than half of the country now covered in snow.
Chicago weather: Multiple rounds of snow expected, impacting commute and weekend plans
Over the next few days, the Chicago area will see several rounds of snowfall that will continue into the weekend.
Over the next few days, the Chicago area will see several rounds of snowfall that will continue into the weekend.
6 cold-related deaths reported since Friday
The brutally cold weather in Chicago this week are being blamed for several deaths. The medical examiner says four people died from the cold in the past five days. The weather is suspected in two additional deaths reported in Will County.
The brutally cold weather in Chicago this week are being blamed for several deaths. The medical examiner says four people died from the cold in the past five days. The weather is suspected in two additional deaths reported in Will County.
Here's how you should walk to avoid slipping on ice during winter weather – and it ‘might seem silly’
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
Great Lakes Jumper dives into Lake Michigan
Dan O'Conor jumps in Make Michigan everyday, rain or shine, winters or summer. He even kept it up during Chicago's deep freeze with temperatures below zero.
Dan O'Conor jumps in Make Michigan everyday, rain or shine, winters or summer. He even kept it up during Chicago's deep freeze with temperatures below zero.
Deep freeze envelops millions with bone-chilling cold from border to border
The frigid winter air has enveloped much of the U.S., affecting millions of Americans with its bone-chilling grasp from border to border.
The frigid winter air has enveloped much of the U.S., affecting millions of Americans with its bone-chilling grasp from border to border.
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.
Chicago weather: Cold temps to improve, but snowfall will lead to slick travel
A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for all of Chicagoland until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with wind chills as low as -15 to -25.
A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for all of Chicagoland until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with wind chills as low as -15 to -25.
Wilmington ice jam causing flood concerns along Kankakee River
The brutally cold temperatures causing quite a mess along the Kankakee River, with ice jams prompting massive concerns of flooding for people living nearby.
The brutally cold temperatures causing quite a mess along the Kankakee River, with ice jams prompting massive concerns of flooding for people living nearby.
CPS to resume classes on Wednesday amid cold temps
Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.
Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.
Chicago Public Schools to resume classes Wednesday as extreme cold begins to moderate
Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.
Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.
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.
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Subzero weather impacts service on Metra, CTA
Chicago saw a lot less foot traffic downtown Tuesday because of the cold weather.
Chicago saw a lot less foot traffic downtown Tuesday because of the cold weather.