Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
President Biden declares major disaster in Texas
The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.
The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.
Chicago kicks snow removal into high gear
Chicago is kicking snow removal into high gear, because shovels aren't enough.
Chicago is kicking snow removal into high gear, because shovels aren't enough.
Concerns rise over Kankakee River flooding due to ice jam
Homeowners along the river are worried about a sudden thaw, like the one two years ago that caused huge ice dams and flooding for miles upstream.
Homeowners along the river are worried about a sudden thaw, like the one two years ago that caused huge ice dams and flooding for miles upstream.
Weather experts say winter catastrophe was no surprise, lack of planning caused disaster
Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.
Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.
Gas station canopy collapses onto cars in Elmwood Park
The aftermath of Monday's big snow storm continued Friday with a roof collapse in suburban Elmwood Park at a gas station, and the Chicago area could see a lot more incidents like that this weekend.
The aftermath of Monday's big snow storm continued Friday with a roof collapse in suburban Elmwood Park at a gas station, and the Chicago area could see a lot more incidents like that this weekend.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises $2 million for Texas relief after deadly winter weather
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she raised $2 million for Texas relief organizations working to help people suffering from a deadly winter storm this week. She said she's also planning to visit Houston.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she raised $2 million for Texas relief organizations working to help people suffering from a deadly winter storm this week. She said she's also planning to visit Houston.
Texas man reportedly freezes to death in his recliner
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Heavy snowfall in Chicago putting strain on roofs, parking
Beyond the more than 20 roof collapses over the past few days, many drivers are still trying to get their cars out of the snow.
Beyond the more than 20 roof collapses over the past few days, many drivers are still trying to get their cars out of the snow.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
More snow falls Thursday, with 2 inches dropping on parts of North Shore
Another burst of snow hit the Chicago area Thursday, dropping 2 inches in places that were walloped with a foot-and-a-half of snow earlier this week.
Another burst of snow hit the Chicago area Thursday, dropping 2 inches in places that were walloped with a foot-and-a-half of snow earlier this week.
19th snow-covered roof collapses in Chicago, this time in Gresham
A snow-covered roof was found collapsed Thursday in Gresham on the South Side — the 19th structure to collapse in Chicago in a string of snow-related cave-ins that has left one man dead.
A snow-covered roof was found collapsed Thursday in Gresham on the South Side — the 19th structure to collapse in Chicago in a string of snow-related cave-ins that has left one man dead.
Texas mayor tells residents it's 'sink or swim', resigns amid winter power outages
A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report.
A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report.
Toro recalling 6,700 snowblowers due to amputation hazard
Bloomington, Minnesota-based Toro is recalling around 6,700 snowblowers due to a possible amputation hazard.
Bloomington, Minnesota-based Toro is recalling around 6,700 snowblowers due to a possible amputation hazard.
Collapsed roofs increasingly common across Chicago after heavy snowfall
Pat McGowan from Style Exteriors by Corley talks about the many factors that go into a roof collapsing under the weight of heavy snow.
Pat McGowan from Style Exteriors by Corley talks about the many factors that go into a roof collapsing under the weight of heavy snow.
My Block My Hood My City volunteers to shovel snow for seniors across Chicagoland
Jahmal Cole from My Block My Hood My City joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to assist seniors by shoveling snow.
Jahmal Cole from My Block My Hood My City joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to assist seniors by shoveling snow.
'Safety first, safety always': Local roofing company warns of dangers of heavy snow, ice
Dealing with the snow is proving to be very tricky for homeowners.
Dealing with the snow is proving to be very tricky for homeowners.
CFD breaking up ice on Chicago River amid cold snap
With temperatures plunging below zero and in the single digits lately, the fire department’s Marine Unit has been busy trying to keep the river open.
With temperatures plunging below zero and in the single digits lately, the fire department’s Marine Unit has been busy trying to keep the river open.