How to prevent pipes from freezing during cold snap
Another hazard in the extreme cold is frozen pipes.
Another hazard in the extreme cold is frozen pipes.
Frigid temperatures raise concern for Chicago's homeless
Chicago's 21 warming centers are open today. If you need a place to keep warm the Garfield Community Service Center on South Kedzie Avenue is open 24 hours a day. The Cook County Government website has a map of warming centers, as well.
Chicago's 21 warming centers are open today. If you need a place to keep warm the Garfield Community Service Center on South Kedzie Avenue is open 24 hours a day. The Cook County Government website has a map of warming centers, as well.
Chicago Bears brace for frigid temperatures Saturday — here's what fans should know
With a projected high of 11 degrees, the Bills-Bears game could prove to be one of the five coldest at Soldier Field. Frostbite could threaten exposed skin.
With a projected high of 11 degrees, the Bills-Bears game could prove to be one of the five coldest at Soldier Field. Frostbite could threaten exposed skin.
Flight delays, cancelations continue for holiday travelers in Chicago
Delays, cancelations and people stranded, all happening at O’Hare International Airport for the holidays.
Delays, cancelations and people stranded, all happening at O’Hare International Airport for the holidays.
Chicago weather: Doctor discusses extreme cold weather safety
There are many health concerns are temperatures drop. The air temperature alone can cause frostbite in under 30 minutes. Orthopedic issues often arise from slips and falls on ice. In terms of shoveling snow, take breaks and do it in layers to stay safe.
There are many health concerns are temperatures drop. The air temperature alone can cause frostbite in under 30 minutes. Orthopedic issues often arise from slips and falls on ice. In terms of shoveling snow, take breaks and do it in layers to stay safe.
Chicago weather: 'Unseasonable warmth' follows snow, cold snap
Next week is looking all right, Chicago.
Next week is looking all right, Chicago.
Officials from agencies across Chicagoland urge drivers to use caution or just stay home
Agencies like the Illinois and Indiana State Police along with Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation say it's just not worth the risk to drive in this weather.
Agencies like the Illinois and Indiana State Police along with Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation say it's just not worth the risk to drive in this weather.
Illinois State Police urge extreme caution while driving, especially on highways
The Illinois State Police says trouble areas for driver Friday morning are on ramps and bridges where icy builds up more quickly. Road conditions are especially treacherous due to gusts of blowing snow.
The Illinois State Police says trouble areas for driver Friday morning are on ramps and bridges where icy builds up more quickly. Road conditions are especially treacherous due to gusts of blowing snow.
City crews continue to clean up Chicago's streets, officials urge drivers to use caution
The Department of Streets and Sanitation is still deploying crews to clean up the streets Friday morning. A majority of city streets are clear and crews are shifting focus to neighborhood streets. Drivers are asked to use caution when out on the roads today.
The Department of Streets and Sanitation is still deploying crews to clean up the streets Friday morning. A majority of city streets are clear and crews are shifting focus to neighborhood streets. Drivers are asked to use caution when out on the roads today.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by crippling power outages after the blizzard
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
Chicago winter storm: Metra reduces Friday service
Metra is going along with plans to run reduced services on most of its lines Friday. Today Metra is experiencing minor issues, for the most part trains are running. In weather like this trains run at a reduced speed. On Saturday, Metra will run on a holiday schedule which can be found, along with other important information, on their website.
Metra is going along with plans to run reduced services on most of its lines Friday. Today Metra is experiencing minor issues, for the most part trains are running. In weather like this trains run at a reduced speed. On Saturday, Metra will run on a holiday schedule which can be found, along with other important information, on their website.
CTA buses rerouted from DuSable Lake Shore Dive due weather coming off Lake Michigan
Those planning to commute with CTA or Metra Friday morning will see a few delays. CTA buses are being rerouted away from Lake Shore Drive and Metra trains are running on a modified schedule. Be sure to check the CTA or Metra website before braving the cold.
Those planning to commute with CTA or Metra Friday morning will see a few delays. CTA buses are being rerouted away from Lake Shore Drive and Metra trains are running on a modified schedule. Be sure to check the CTA or Metra website before braving the cold.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
Another day of holiday travel derailed by Chicago winter storm
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports from O'Hare International Airport as hundreds of flights have been delayed and canceled for a second day in a row.
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports from O'Hare International Airport as hundreds of flights have been delayed and canceled for a second day in a row.
Chicago snowstorm: Friday forecast calls for coldest temps seen in years
It’s the cold that’ll gotcha today. Temperatures are at their coldest levels in years right now with wind chills that are about as bad as they ever reach around these parts.
It’s the cold that’ll gotcha today. Temperatures are at their coldest levels in years right now with wind chills that are about as bad as they ever reach around these parts.
Chicago winter storm: Friday morning forecast calls for cold, wind
FOX 32's Mike Caplan has your Friday morning forecast.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan has your Friday morning forecast.
Chicago snowstorm: Nightmare before Christmas with blizzard conditions, frigid temps, canceled flights
With the snowstorm impacting more than two-dozen states, President Joe Biden has issued a nationwide warning. Here is everything you need to know about the major winter wallop:
With the snowstorm impacting more than two-dozen states, President Joe Biden has issued a nationwide warning. Here is everything you need to know about the major winter wallop:
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.
Indoor temperatures must be at least 68 degrees during the day, and no less than 66 degrees overnight.
Ordinance requires Chicago landlords to supply heat to units during winter
There is a heat ordinance in Chicago that requires landlords to supply heat to units during the winter.
There is a heat ordinance in Chicago that requires landlords to supply heat to units during the winter.
Crashes reported, flights canceled as snow hammers Chicago, northwest Indiana
At least 40 crashes were reported in northwest Indiana due to the winter storm. Travelers also made changes to their plans after flights were canceled.
At least 40 crashes were reported in northwest Indiana due to the winter storm. Travelers also made changes to their plans after flights were canceled.