Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Chicago weather: Dense fog followed by rain

Chicago weather: Dense fog followed by rain

Visibilities are just a few hundred feet in parts of the Chicago area this morning due to fog and little improvement is likely until rain arrives this evening

Visibilities are just a few hundred feet in parts of the Chicago area this morning due to fog and little improvement is likely until rain arrives this evening

Chicago weather: Where's the sun?
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Chicago weather: Where's the sun?

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down another dreary day in Chicago and takes a look at the week ahead.

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down another dreary day in Chicago and takes a look at the week ahead.

Tips for keeping your pets healthy in winter
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Tips for keeping your pets healthy in winter

Chicagoans have experienced an exceptionally cold winter and just like people, pets get cold too. "Petrendologist" Charlotte Reed shares her tips and ticks, as well as useful products pet owners can get to keep their furry friends safe and healthy in the cold.

Chicagoans have experienced an exceptionally cold winter and just like people, pets get cold too. "Petrendologist" Charlotte Reed shares her tips and ticks, as well as useful products pet owners can get to keep their furry friends safe and healthy in the cold.

Chicago weather: Dense fog and rain take over

Chicago weather: Dense fog and rain take over

The fog will improve slightly as rain arrives this morning, then worsen later this afternoon and tonight before the next round rain moves in tomorrow afternoon.

The fog will improve slightly as rain arrives this morning, then worsen later this afternoon and tonight before the next round rain moves in tomorrow afternoon.

Chicago weather: Dense fog advisory and rain in the forecast

Chicago weather: Dense fog advisory and rain in the forecast

A Dense Fog Advisory is expected to continue until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with the anticipation of visibility dropping below a quarter mile at times.

A Dense Fog Advisory is expected to continue until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with the anticipation of visibility dropping below a quarter mile at times.

Chicago warns to watch for falling ice
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Chicago warns to watch for falling ice

Chicago's weather continues its trend of turbulence. From ice to fog, now we're warming up a tad.

Chicago's weather continues its trend of turbulence. From ice to fog, now we're warming up a tad.

Watch: Indiana officer helps handicapped man cross busy intersection amid winter storm

Watch: Indiana officer helps handicapped man cross busy intersection amid winter storm

In a heartwarming incident captured on dashcam video, Officer and Chaplain James Burns of the South Bend Police Department in Indiana assisted a handicapped individual struggling in a winter storm.

In a heartwarming incident captured on dashcam video, Officer and Chaplain James Burns of the South Bend Police Department in Indiana assisted a handicapped individual struggling in a winter storm.

Watch: Quick-thinking officer rescues child from partially frozen pond in Arkansas

Watch: Quick-thinking officer rescues child from partially frozen pond in Arkansas

Body cam footage released by the Jonesboro Police Department showed the officer crawling on top of the ice to reach the child, who was clinging to the edge with his body submerged.

Body cam footage released by the Jonesboro Police Department showed the officer crawling on top of the ice to reach the child, who was clinging to the edge with his body submerged.

Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond

Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond

In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.

In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.

Researchers find ways to prevent falling on ice
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Researchers find ways to prevent falling on ice

Experts from the Kite Research Institute in Canada recrate icy conditions in their lab and determine the best ways to prevent falls. Dr. Sophia Yue Li joined Fox News at Noon with some tips to avoid icy falls and what footwear works the best in icy conditions.

Experts from the Kite Research Institute in Canada recrate icy conditions in their lab and determine the best ways to prevent falls. Dr. Sophia Yue Li joined Fox News at Noon with some tips to avoid icy falls and what footwear works the best in icy conditions.

Rain turns to slick ice on north suburban streets
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Rain turns to slick ice on north suburban streets

It's been a messy day for commuters, but also for people just walking outside their front door. Many roads and sidewalks were coated with layer of ice making it precarious to get around.

It's been a messy day for commuters, but also for people just walking outside their front door. Many roads and sidewalks were coated with layer of ice making it precarious to get around.