Cold front could bring snow, freezing temps Tuesday across Chicago

Freezing temperatures and a late-season snowfall are forecast for the Chicago area Tuesday, in what the National Weather Service is calling "winter’s last hurrah."

Nearly 2 inches of snow falls on Chicago

Hundreds of salt spreaders hit Chicago streets Monday afternoon as nearly 2 inches of snow fell across northern Illinois.

US had its coldest February in more than 30 years, NOAA reports

Last month’s dangerous winter storms in the United States caused record subzero temperatures, power outages for millions of homeowners and led to more than two dozen deaths. It also brought one of the coldest Februarys in decades.

Warmer weather brings lots of people out in Chicago

There were thousands of people walking along Michigan Avenue on Saturday, so many that it almost looked like a normal day - aside from the face masks. 

‘Dibs’ objects to be removed by trash crews starting Tuesday

You’ve been warned: Trash crews will start clearing streets of objects used as “dibs” for parking spots Tuesday.

Another snow-covered roof collapses in South Chicago

Fire crews responded to another roof failure Tuesday, the latest in a string of roof collapses caused by heavy snow atop vacant buildings.

Local officials warn of falling ice as temps warm up

As the weather warms up and snow and ice start to melt, those massive icicles on homes and businesses can be dangerous.

Snow-covered canopy collapses at Des Plaines gas station

A canopy at a Des Plaines gas station collapsed under the weight of snow early Monday as an inch of snow fell on parts of the Chicago area.

2 more snow-covered roofs collapse overnight in Chicago

The roofs of two more vacant buildings collapsed early Monday after an inch of snow fell on parts of Chicago.

Three snowmobile accidents in McHenry County as riders try to cross thin ice

Two riders fell off a snowmobile through thin ice and into the water. Another fell in and was able to climb out, but was then stuck on an ice floe. And a third rolled their snowmobile.