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.
The extreme cold's impact on Chicago
The extreme cold is keeping its grip on the Chicago area for at least another day.
The extreme cold is keeping its grip on the Chicago area for at least another day.
Chicago weather: Wind Chill Warnings continue as temps dip well below zero
Chicago wind chills are dangerous right now.
Chicago wind chills are dangerous right now.
Ice jam floods roads in Wilmington, Illinois
An ice jam is wreaking havoc in Wilmington, Illinois.
An ice jam is wreaking havoc in Wilmington, Illinois.
Johnson reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Youth Guidance Unity event
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in a number of events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in a number of events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Artic blast impacting multiple states
Extreme cold is plaguing parts of the US. Here's what we know:
Extreme cold is plaguing parts of the US. Here's what we know:
Chicago train tracks lit on fire to remove ice amid extreme cold
Switch heaters were activated to warm up the train tracks in Chicago.
Switch heaters were activated to warm up the train tracks in Chicago.
Chicago lights train tracks on fire amid extreme cold
Switch heaters ? which light the train tracks on fire ? were activated to warm up the tracks. What it does is de-ice the tracks to keep the trains moving along.
Switch heaters ? which light the train tracks on fire ? were activated to warm up the tracks. What it does is de-ice the tracks to keep the trains moving along.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes amid cold snap
CPS classes and all after-school activities have been canceled on Tuesday due to the extreme cold plaguing the Chicago area.
CPS classes and all after-school activities have been canceled on Tuesday due to the extreme cold plaguing the Chicago area.
Illinois Tollway deploys 'Zero Weather Road Patrols' to help stranded drivers
The Illinois Tollway is deploying patrols made up of trucks that can divert traffic around stranded drivers.
The Illinois Tollway is deploying patrols made up of trucks that can divert traffic around stranded drivers.
Amid Winter storm in New York, snow shoveler slides down chute shirtless at Buffalo Bills' stadium
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
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.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes, all activities on Tuesday amid cold snap
Chicago Public Schools have announced that all their Tuesday classes and after-school activities have been canceled – for the second day in a row – amid the extreme cold plaguing the region.
Chicago Public Schools have announced that all their Tuesday classes and after-school activities have been canceled – for the second day in a row – amid the extreme cold plaguing the region.
It's colder in Chicago than some parts of Alaska
That's right. It's colder in Chicago than in parts of Alaska.
That's right. It's colder in Chicago than in parts of Alaska.
Shoveling snow: Safety tips to prevent injuries, heart attack
In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.
In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.