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.
Bitter cold impacts service on Metra, CTA
Service on Metra and the CTA was impacted by subzero temperatures Tuesday morning as commuters rushed to get to work.
Service on Metra and the CTA was impacted by subzero temperatures Tuesday morning as commuters rushed to get to work.
Arctic weather slams U.S. as communities grapple with cold
Chicago is one of many cities getting blasted by artic temperatures. However, while we are usually prepared for the cold, other cities are scrambling to deal with the temperatures.
Chicago is one of many cities getting blasted by artic temperatures. However, while we are usually prepared for the cold, other cities are scrambling to deal with the temperatures.
Historic lighthouses on Lake Michigan covered in ice
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
Cold weather impacting Metra service
Commuters are on alert this morning after several delays and cancellations on Metra, Amtrak and CTA Monday. There were several delayed departures reported on multiple Metra lines Tuesday morning as well.
Commuters are on alert this morning after several delays and cancellations on Metra, Amtrak and CTA Monday. There were several delayed departures reported on multiple Metra lines Tuesday morning as well.
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.
'Dead robots': Chicago's extreme cold knocks out Tesla cars
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.