River Flood Warning

is in effect, Kankakee County

Extreme Cold Warning

until FRI 1:00 PM CST, Kenosha County

Extreme Cold Warning

until FRI 12:00 PM CST, Southern Cook County, Kankakee County, Northern Will County, McHenry County, Eastern Will County, DuPage County, Kendall County, DeKalb County, Grundy County, Southern Will County, Kane County, Lake County, La Salle County, Central Cook County, Northern Cook County

Cold Weather Advisory

from FRI 1:00 PM CST until SAT 12:00 PM CST, Kenosha County

Cold Weather Advisory

until SAT 9:00 AM CST, Porter County, Jasper County, Lake County, Newton County

Cold Weather Advisory

from FRI 12:00 PM CST until SAT 9:00 AM CST, La Salle County, Southern Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Eastern Will County, Grundy County, Northern Cook County, Kendall County, Southern Will County, Northern Will County, Kane County, Kankakee County, McHenry County, DeKalb County, Central Cook County

Special Weather Statement

until FRI 12:00 PM CST, Porter County

Chicagoans try to escape the cold as life-threatening temps grip area

Extreme cold has descended upon the Chicago area today with subzero wind chills.

Posted January 23, 2026 9:28am CST

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