Chicago area expressways see crashes, spin-outs; IDOT warns drivers to slow down

As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, the expressways were moving a lot better than they were Wednesday morning and early afternoon; drivers could actually see the pavement. 

Chicago's Beverly neighborhood sees mounds of snows
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If you live on a side street or have to maneuver through one, you know the experience of your tires being stuck all too well.

Chicago area expressways see numerous crashes due to slick roads
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As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, the expressways were moving a lot better than they were Wednesday morning and early afternoon; drivers could actually see the pavement.�

Chicago streets and sanitation crews continue to clear roads
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Chicago Streets and Sanitation have a busy few hours ahead of them as they continue to clear streets during the evening commute.

Snow in northwest Indiana leads to crashes, dangerous roads
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Northwest Indiana was pounded by snowfall, which is leading to very dangerous road condition. Casey Bajek from the Indiana Dept. of Transportation provides tips on how to stay safe on the roads.

Chicago's southwest suburbs hit hard by snow
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Road crews continue to clear snow in the southwest suburbs as the streets remain treacherous.

Suburban kids enjoy snow day while other Chicago area students learn remotely

Some parents that FOX 32 talked to say they can understand the reasoning behind switching to remote learning during a snowstorm, but sometimes they say it’s good to just let kids be kids.

Some Chicago area kids enjoy snow day while others had remote learning
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Some parents that FOX 32 talked to say they can understand the reasoning behind switching to remote learning during a snowstorm, but sometimes they say it?s good to just let kids be kids.

Chicago winter storm: Drivers urged to stay off roads
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Drivers are being urged to stay off the roads as plow crews still work to clear the snow. Maria Castaneda, the communications manager for the Illinois Department of Transportation, joined FOX 32 to talk about it.

Winter storm slams south suburbs with blitz of heavy snowfall

It was a white-knuckle drive wherever you went Wednesday in the Chicago area, but it was especially hazardous in the south suburbs.

Winter storm warning: How to deal with frozen pipes

Frozen pipes that burst is a leading source of property damage. Here’s what the experts say about preventing and dealing with frozen pipes.

Snow storm continues to wreak havoc on NW Indiana roads
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Cassy Bajek from the Indiana Department of Transportation joins Good Day Chicago to update the status of the state's roadways as crews battle an intense winter storm.

Pritzker to deliver budget address Wednesday despite snow storm
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The Illinois General Assembly canceled its three scheduled days of session this week as the central part of the state prepares for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice and high wind gusts to the region.

Winter Storm Warning: Chicago area, NW Indiana prepare for major snowstorm

With a potentially hazardous winter storm expected to hit parts of Chicagoland beginning Tuesday night, preparations were underway for hours – at both the state and local levels.