Pet safety tips during bitterly cold weather

If it's too cold out for you, it's too cold for your pets. Cook County Communications Director Natalia Derevyanny says walks with your pet should remain as short as possible. Dogs can start getting frostbite in as little as 15 minutes in current temperatures.

Aurora opens warming centers amid dangerous weather

It was well below zero in suburban Aurora Monday morning with wind chills reaching -30 degrees. The city designated the Aurora Transportation Center as a temporary warming center with snacks, water and security to keep people safe from the cold.

Chicago weather: Arctic blast continues this week

A Wind Chill Warning will remain in effect for the Chicago area until noon Tuesday, then an advisory will take its place through Wednesday morning. The day begins with arctic cold and wind chills in the -20s for most of the day.

Lake Michigan steams as Chicago gets hit with extreme cold

Chicago was issued a Wind Chill Warning Sunday with temperatures in the negatives. It was so cold that Lake Michigan was steaming for most of the day. Fox 32 viewer, Johnny O sent this video captured from the end of Navy Pier.

Man dies of cold exposure in Schiller Park

A man died of cold exposure Thursday in northwest suburban Schiller Park, the year’s first cold-related death as the area endures a winter storm ahead of colder temperatures next week.