Chicago weather: Gradual warmup ahead after bitter cold stretch

Chicago is experiencing bitter cold today with wind chills near -20 in some areas and a chance for flurries this afternoon.

Subzero temperatures grip Chicago as warming centers open

Today is the coldest day of a cold stretch in Chicago and commuters hustled to get to work and school.

Second day of extreme cold hammers the Chicago area
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Chicago is battling day two of dangerously cold temperatures but there are resources available for residents looking to warm up today.

Chicago area nonprofits provide aid during frigid weather
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As extreme cold grips the Chicagoland area this week, local organizations are stepping up to help those in need.

ComEd crews head to East Coast to restore power amid winter storms
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About 80,000 customers don?t have electricity in the northeast part of the country. ComEd crews from Illinois expect to get there on Tuesday morning to help get the power back on.

Skokie residents clean up remnants from yesterday's snowstorm

When the Village of Skokie clears the snow off side streets, they send out the heavy equipment. A front end loader plowed neighborhood streets while residents were hand shoveling their driveways.

Skokie residents clean up remnants from yesterday's snowstorm
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When the Village of Skokie clears the snow off side streets, they send out the heavy equipment. A front end loader plowed neighborhood streets while residents were hand shoveling their driveways.

Chicago area digs out of several inches of snow
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Cleanup has been nonstop this morning after the Chicago area got hit by yesterday's winter storm.

Chicago’s snowfall totals and forecast developments

Light snow is expected to start in the Chicagoland area Wednesday morning, with heavier coverage developing in the afternoon and evening. Follow for snowfall totals and forecast updates.