Winter Storm Warning: Chicago leaders prepare for snow, bitter cold
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Chicago braces for its first major winter storm of the season, a frigid system that might not bring overwhelming amounts of snow but is predicted to generate dangerous white-out conditions throughout the travel-heavy holiday weekend.

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.

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.

BBB issues new warning about winter storm scams
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The Better Business Bureau is issuing a new warning about winter scams looking to rip you off.

How to prepare your home and vehicle for a winter storm
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With the pre-Christmas blizzard on the horizon, it's important to make your safety list and check it twice. The National Weather Service says people should make sure their home, office and vehicles are stocked with the supplies they need in case of a winter emergency.

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.

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.