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.

Chicago holds first-ever 'Name a Snowplow' contest

The city of Chicago is holding a naming contest for six of its snowplows during what promises to be another tumultuous winter.

Chicago officials dish out winter weather tips ahead of bitter cold, snow
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The city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications and other officials held a news conference Thursday to inform residents on how to get prepared and take advantage of city services this winter.

What are the odds of a white Christmas?

In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.

Massive storm to bring snow, severe weather across U.S.
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A large winter storm system is moving across the country. It slammed into the western United States over the weekend, dumping heavy snow in the mountains and flash floods in the valleys. On Monday, about 15 million people in more than a dozen states are facing foul weather warnings or watches.

Bitter cold is coming for Chicago

The first month of winter has been relatively mild overall. If you like your winters on the above average side, enjoy it while you can because big changes are coming for Chicago.

Chicago snow is scant so far, but what's ahead?

A bit of snow in the forecast but nothing too exciting for those who want some significant snow in Chicago.

A 12-sided snowflake? Colorado photographer captures unusual snowflake formation

A Colorado man is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.

Chicago official explains how to avoid getting towed as winter parking ban goes into effect
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It catches dozens of Chicago drivers every year. We're talking about the winter overnight parking ban, which goes into effect December 1st regardless of whether there's snow on the ground.

Chicago official explains how to avoid getting towed as winter parking ban goes into effect

It catches dozens of Chicago drivers every year. We're talking about the winter overnight parking ban, which goes into effect December 1st regardless of whether there's snow on the ground.