21 people have died of cold so far this season in Cook County
Twenty-one people have died from cold so far this season in Cook County.
Twenty-one people have died from cold so far this season in Cook County.
Ice disk forming again in river in Maine where last winter's disk gained international fame
An ice disk is once again forming in the Presumpscot River in Maine.
An ice disk is once again forming in the Presumpscot River in Maine.
Temperatures rise Saturday morning, bitter cold to follow
Winds of up to 45 mph from the northwest are expected across the Chicago area today, leading to blowing and drifting snow, according to a winter storm warning. Bone-rattling gusts could create windchills of 15 to 25 below zero, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds of up to 45 mph from the northwest are expected across the Chicago area today, leading to blowing and drifting snow, according to a winter storm warning. Bone-rattling gusts could create windchills of 15 to 25 below zero, according to the National Weather Service.
Winter storm dumps snow across Chicago ahead of expected bitter cold
Up to 4 inches of snow will hit the Chicago area Friday evening before temperatures plummet to below-zero wind chills over the weekend, forecasters say.
Up to 4 inches of snow will hit the Chicago area Friday evening before temperatures plummet to below-zero wind chills over the weekend, forecasters say.
Cook County’s 19th cold-related death this season reported in South Shore
The woman’s death was ruled an accident, the medical examiner’s office said. She remains unidentified.
The woman’s death was ruled an accident, the medical examiner’s office said. She remains unidentified.
Freezing rain forecast for Wednesday morning commute: weather service
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory set to take effect about 6 a.m. Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory set to take effect about 6 a.m. Wednesday
Cleanup resumes along Chicago lakefront after weekend winter storm
“It was rough,” said South Shore resident Herbert Johnson. “Very rough, never seen it that rough.”
“It was rough,” said South Shore resident Herbert Johnson. “Very rough, never seen it that rough.”
Pounding waves close section of South Shore Drive for hours
In case you thought winter had disappeared, it came back with a vengeance this weekend for residents from Kenosha to Chicago to Northwest Indiana.
In case you thought winter had disappeared, it came back with a vengeance this weekend for residents from Kenosha to Chicago to Northwest Indiana.
Airlines cancel over 1,200 flights in Chicago as winter storm hits
Airlines canceled over 1,000 flights in Chicago Saturday morning as a major winter storm began to move through the area, bringing freezing rain and high waves with snow expected later in the day.
Airlines canceled over 1,000 flights in Chicago Saturday morning as a major winter storm began to move through the area, bringing freezing rain and high waves with snow expected later in the day.
At least 9 dead as severe storm sweeps through the South, thousands without power
Several people have died as severe storms have swept across parts of the U.S. South, bringing high winds and unrelenting rain.
Several people have died as severe storms have swept across parts of the U.S. South, bringing high winds and unrelenting rain.
Winter storm watch in Chicago warns of possible 20-foot waves, 3 inches of snow
A major winter storm is expected to move through Chicago Friday night, bringing freezing rain, 20-foot high waves and — later Saturday — possibly 3 inches of snow.
A major winter storm is expected to move through Chicago Friday night, bringing freezing rain, 20-foot high waves and — later Saturday — possibly 3 inches of snow.
2 more cold-related deaths reported in Cook County, total at 17 for season
One man, 33, was found dead Nov. 28 in the 8100 block of Knox Avenue in Skokie.
One man, 33, was found dead Nov. 28 in the 8100 block of Knox Avenue in Skokie.
14th cold-related death of season in Cook County reported in Douglas Park
The 37-year-old was found about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the 2500 block of West Ogden Avenue.
The 37-year-old was found about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the 2500 block of West Ogden Avenue.
Overnight snowfall threatens Tuesday morning commute
Drivers are advised to prepare for slippery roadways due to slush and poor visibility during their morning travel, the weather service said.
Drivers are advised to prepare for slippery roadways due to slush and poor visibility during their morning travel, the weather service said.
12th cold-related death of season in Cook County reported
A woman found 57-year-old Kurt Krueger unresponsive in a backyard about 4:58 a.m. in the 5100 block of West 63rd Place near a set of stairs, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
A woman found 57-year-old Kurt Krueger unresponsive in a backyard about 4:58 a.m. in the 5100 block of West 63rd Place near a set of stairs, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is upon us
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
Illinois and Indiana drivers warned about snowy, slippery roads
A snowstorm is making driving dangerous for thousands of people in Illinois and Indiana.
A snowstorm is making driving dangerous for thousands of people in Illinois and Indiana.
Snow expected to fall Monday morning in Chicago
It’s still too early to estimate how much snow will fall, but certain factors are pointing toward a decent accumulation, Kluber said.
It’s still too early to estimate how much snow will fall, but certain factors are pointing toward a decent accumulation, Kluber said.
Salt truck plunges into Lake Michigan near Chicago Avenue
About 7:15 a.m., officers and fire officials responded to calls of a vehicle in the water in the 900 block of North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police said.
About 7:15 a.m., officers and fire officials responded to calls of a vehicle in the water in the 900 block of North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police said.
248 vehicles towed as winter parking ban takes effect
Nearly 250 vehicles were towed off city streets Sunday morning when the yearly winter parking ban took effect at 3 a.m., according to the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.
Nearly 250 vehicles were towed off city streets Sunday morning when the yearly winter parking ban took effect at 3 a.m., according to the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.