Lake-effect snow to move through Chicago area Friday

A burst of lake-effect snow is expected push through the Chicago area Friday, reducing visibility as the plume moves south throughout the afternoon.

'Tis the season for winter ice and snow injuries
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Dr. Jeremy Alland from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks about common winter weather-related injuries and how to best protect your body during the season.

Over 3 inches of snow blankets Chicago in first major winter storm

The season’s first major snowstorm pushed through the Chicago area Tuesday evening, causing headaches for drivers as airlines canceled hundreds of flights at city airports.

Chicago crews work to keep roads safe after winter storm
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Cole Stallard, Chicago Streets and Sanitation Superintendent, talks about their efforts to keep roads clear and safe after last night's snow storm.

Snow, freezing rain could hit Chicago area starting Tuesday

The city could see between 1-3 inches of snow, the weather service said, but areas around Waukegan, Elgin and Rockford could get up to 5 inches.

Frigid temps, but no snow on Christmas Day for Chicago

Chicagoans hoping for fresh snowfall Christmas morning were in for a rude awakening when they were greeted by single-digit temperatures instead.

Light snow moving through the Chicago area

Light snow pushed through the Chicago area Wednesday morning, dampening roads in the city and causing several crashes where snow fell heavier in the south suburbs and northwest Indiana.

6 more cold-related deaths reported in Cook County

The Cook County medical examiner’s office announced Friday that six more people have died of cold-related causes, bringing the total number of deaths this season to eight.

First big winter storm of season dumping a foot of heavy, wet snow on Northeast

Parts of the Northeast are going to get a foot of wet snow. Thousands of people have already lost power and accidents littered the Massachusetts Turnpike Saturday. The windy storm could result in near-blizzard conditions.

Chicago winter parking ban begins Tuesday

The parking ban will be enforced from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m., and will affect 107 miles of city streets, according to a statement from the Department of Streets and Sanitation.

Wintry weather, flooding expected in Indiana and Illinois

Weather officials are predicting a blast of wintry weather and lakeshore flooding in parts of Indiana and Illinois and warning travelers to take precautions.

Chicago dodges major snow as rain sweeps away first accumulation of season

The Chicago area woke up Tuesday to its first measurable snow of the season — but it was quickly fleeting as rising temperatures and rain turned streets and sidewalks into puddles.

First real snow of season could hit Chicago Tuesday morning

Chicago’s first measurable snowfall of the season will likely drop less than a half inch of flakes early Tuesday, possibly spoiling the morning commute with slick roads and low visibility.