First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Chicago Winter Storm Warning: Less snow, dangerous winds, subzero chills heading into weekend
A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect for several Chicago-area counties at noon Thursday as the approaching snowstorm gets closer.
As of now, CPS says classes will still be in session Thursday despite predicted snow storm
As of Tuesday, CPS says classes will still be in session Thursday, however, that could change based on the weather forecast.
BBB issues new warning about winter storm scams
The Better Business Bureau is issuing a new warning about winter scams looking to rip you off.
ComEd prepared to respond to potential power outages due to winter storm
Agencies across the state are taking time to prepare for the storm.
Tips on staying warm and safe ahead of Chicago winter storm
With a pre-Christmas blizzard on the horizon, it's important to make a safety list and check it twice.
Amtrak canceling trains, airlines allowing free flight changes ahead of winter storm in Chicago
Amtrak has canceled multiple scheduled trains across the country, including many running through Chicago.
Aurora opening warming center ahead of winter storm
The city of Aurora is opening its overnight warming center to the public Tuesday as temperatures begin to drop significantly.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Chicago Winter Storm Watch: Blizzard conditions, dangerous wind chills, at least half a foot of snow
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US
Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.
Young children found alone and shivering in unheated apartment in NW Indiana
A mother is in custody after her two young children were found alone and shivering in a cold apartment Monday afternoon in Merrillville, Indiana.
Chicago winter storm outlook: Latest projections and forecast
An incoming winter storm could bring blizzard conditions to Chicago this week with wind gusts over 50 mph and roughly 8 inches of snow.