Good to know: Chicago's heat ordinance requires landlords to supply heat to units during winter
Indoor temperatures must be at least 68 degrees during the day, and no less than 66 degrees overnight.
How to protect your pets as frigid cold weather settles in across Chicago area
While you're getting bundled up go outside, your pets also need to be prepared to head out in these subzero conditions.
Indiana mobilizing 150 national guardsmen to help with winter storm
Indiana is mobilizing about 150 national guardsmen to help respond to the winter weather.
Chicago snowstorm: ComEd response team will focus on restoring power to affected customers — what to know
The more than 1,800 workers will be positioned around the Chicago area where they can quickly react and restore power to affected customers should the winter storm wreak havoc, ComEd said.
Downtown Christkindlmarket to close Thursday for the season — 2 days early
The winter storm arriving Thursday in the greater Chicago area has forced the beloved holiday marketplace in Daley Plaza to close down two days early, meaning those waiting till Thursday night, Friday or Saturday to visit will be out of luck.
Here’s how long it’ll take you to get frostbite as wind chills dip below zero
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Chicago eases into winter storm Thursday starting with snow, ending in extreme temperatures
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for most Chicago-area counties starting Thursday and lasting through Saturday morning.
Alder Planetarium, Christkindlmarket closing due to Chicago winter storm
Closures are being announced in the Chicago area as residents brace for a winter storm.
Chicago snowstorm: Here's what residents should know as blizzard conditions, frigid cold expected
Chicago's first major winter storm of the season is predicted to generate dangerous white-out conditions throughout the holiday weekend. Here's everything you need to know: