Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Young children found alone and shivering in unheated apartment in NW Indiana

A mother is in custody after her two young children were found alone and shivering in a cold apartment Monday afternoon in Merrillville, Indiana.

Chicago winter storm outlook: Latest projections and forecast

An incoming winter storm could bring blizzard conditions to Chicago this week with wind gusts over 50 mph and roughly 8 inches of snow.

Holiday travelers in Chicago rush to beat the storm
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O'Hare International Airport was certainly busy Monday as AAA says 7.2 million Americans are expected to travel by air this holiday season.

Chicago snowstorm: Winter Storm Watch issued ahead of massive storm expected to bring blizzard conditions

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of Northeast Illinois and most of Northwest Indiana ahead of a massive winter storm system expected to bring blizzard conditions to the region later this week.

Tips for making sure your car is ready for winter conditions
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Ken Dickerson, owner of Christian Brothers of Aurora, dishes out tips for making sure your vehicles are prepared to take on the roads this winter.

Arctic cold takes over Chicago ahead of late week snowstorm

This is the coldest morning in Chicago since March 12 (so far) with a 3 a.m. temp of only 12 degrees. Wind chills are near zero or barely above.  

Chicagoland weather: Evening forecast for Dec. 16
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We're only nine days away until Christmas! So, will it be a white Christmas? Emily has your weather update!

Chicago holds first-ever 'Name a Snowplow' contest

The city of Chicago is holding a naming contest for six of its snowplows during what promises to be another tumultuous winter.