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.
Chicago sightseeing despite the cold
Chicago photographer Barry Butler braves the cold to capture Chicago's beauty covered in ice and snow as arctic temperatures carry on.
Chicago photographer Barry Butler braves the cold to capture Chicago's beauty covered in ice and snow as arctic temperatures carry on.
Severe cold causing delays, cancelations at O'Hare Airport
O'Hare Airport had nearly 200 flight cancelations Monday morning. Fox 32's Joanie Lum spoke to some newlyweds who get to escape the bitter freeze.
O'Hare Airport had nearly 200 flight cancelations Monday morning. Fox 32's Joanie Lum spoke to some newlyweds who get to escape the bitter freeze.
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.
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.
'It's been crazy': Chicagoans find ways to combat treacherous temperatures
Dangerous freezing temperatures are affecting people all across Chicago and how they go about their daily lives.
Dangerous freezing temperatures are affecting people all across Chicago and how they go about their daily lives.
Harsh weather conditions affecting multiple U.S. cities
The harsh weather conditions we're experiencing in the Midwest are also affecting most of the country this weekend. Katie Byrne has more on the big chill.
The harsh weather conditions we're experiencing in the Midwest are also affecting most of the country this weekend. Katie Byrne has more on the big chill.
Kane County deputies see surge of cars in ditches during harsh winter weather
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is having a busy Sunday after receiving call after call for vehicles stuck in ditches during the frigid weather conditions.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is having a busy Sunday after receiving call after call for vehicles stuck in ditches during the frigid weather conditions.
Chicagoans finding ways to combat frigid temperatures
Freezing temperatures are affecting people all across Chicago and how they go about their daily lives. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers spoke with a few locals who have been forced to brave the cold.
Freezing temperatures are affecting people all across Chicago and how they go about their daily lives. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers spoke with a few locals who have been forced to brave the cold.
Deep freeze grips Chicago: Wind Chill Advisory extended through Wednesday
A Wind Chill Warning remains in effect for Chicago until 12 p.m. Monday. A Wind Chill Advisory extends through Wednesday morning.
A Wind Chill Warning remains in effect for Chicago until 12 p.m. Monday. A Wind Chill Advisory extends through Wednesday morning.
MLK Day event canceled at Chicago History Museum due to frigid weather conditions
The Chicago History Museum will be closed on Monday and has canceled its Martin Luther King Jr. Day event due to the severe winter weather.
The Chicago History Museum will be closed on Monday and has canceled its Martin Luther King Jr. Day event due to the severe winter weather.
Kane County deputies see surge of cars in ditches during harsh winter weather
“It's -9 degrees currently and since midnight, deputies have responded to on average, PER HOUR, six vehicles in ditches," the sheriff's office said.
“It's -9 degrees currently and since midnight, deputies have responded to on average, PER HOUR, six vehicles in ditches," the sheriff's office said.
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.
Lake Michigan steams as Chicago gets hit with extreme cold
Chicago was issued a Wind Chill Warning Sunday with temperatures in the negatives. It was so cold that Lake Michigan was steaming for most of the day. Fox 32 viewer, Johnny O sent this video captured from the end of Navy Pier.
Chicago was issued a Wind Chill Warning Sunday with temperatures in the negatives. It was so cold that Lake Michigan was steaming for most of the day. Fox 32 viewer, Johnny O sent this video captured from the end of Navy Pier.
Arctic blast threatens to impact turnout at Iowa caucuses
Monday's caucus in Iowa is expected to be the coldest in history.
Monday's caucus in Iowa is expected to be the coldest in history.
Week in Review: Brissa Romero's cause of death • suburban police chase • Harvey tenants trapped
Brissa Romero's cause of death was released; two people were arrested following a suburban police chase; and several Harvey tenants spoke out after being trapped in their apartments. These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Brissa Romero's cause of death was released; two people were arrested following a suburban police chase; and several Harvey tenants spoke out after being trapped in their apartments. These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Chicago weather: Wind Chill Warning in effect amid dangerously cold temperatures
Several warnings and advisories went into effect across Chicago and the suburbs overnight as dangerously cold temperatures continue to drop this morning.
Several warnings and advisories went into effect across Chicago and the suburbs overnight as dangerously cold temperatures continue to drop this morning.
Chicagoans gather supplies to prepare for wintry weather, brutal wind chills
An artic blast is hitting the Windy City and Chicagoans are doing their best to stay warm and be prepared.
An artic blast is hitting the Windy City and Chicagoans are doing their best to stay warm and be prepared.
Winter weather impact on 2024 Iowa caucuses
The brutally cold weather is having an impact on the race for president. Temperatures in Iowa have plunged below zero just hours from the Iowa caucuses. Max Gorden has the story.
The brutally cold weather is having an impact on the race for president. Temperatures in Iowa have plunged below zero just hours from the Iowa caucuses. Max Gorden has the story.
How Chicagoans are combatting the frigid temperatures
As below-freezing temperatures and treacherous wind chills spread over the Chicago area, residents are telling us how they're dealing with the bitter blast.
As below-freezing temperatures and treacherous wind chills spread over the Chicago area, residents are telling us how they're dealing with the bitter blast.