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.

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.

Chicago snowstorm: Winter Storm Watch issued ahead of massive storm expected to bring blizzard conditions

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of Northeast Illinois and most of Northwest Indiana ahead of a massive winter storm system expected to bring blizzard conditions to the region later this week.

Tips for making sure your car is ready for winter conditions
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Ken Dickerson, owner of Christian Brothers of Aurora, dishes out tips for making sure your vehicles are prepared to take on the roads this winter.