Ice jam floods roads in Wilmington, Illinois
An ice jam is wreaking havoc in Wilmington, Illinois.
Johnson reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Youth Guidance Unity event
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in a number of events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Artic blast impacting multiple states
Extreme cold is plaguing parts of the US. Here's what we know:
Chicago train tracks lit on fire to remove ice amid extreme cold
Switch heaters were activated to warm up the train tracks in Chicago.
Chicago lights train tracks on fire amid extreme cold
Switch heaters – which light the train tracks on fire – were activated to warm up the tracks. What it does is de-ice the tracks to keep the trains moving along.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes amid cold snap
CPS classes and all after-school activities have been canceled on Tuesday due to the extreme cold plaguing the Chicago area.
Illinois Tollway deploys 'Zero Weather Road Patrols' to help stranded drivers
The Illinois Tollway is deploying patrols made up of trucks that can divert traffic around stranded drivers.
Amid Winter storm in New York, snow shoveler slides down chute shirtless at Buffalo Bills' stadium
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Arctic freeze continues to swarm parts of US with below-zero temperatures
The dangerous winter conditions have led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the country.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes, all activities on Tuesday amid cold snap
Chicago Public Schools have announced that all their Tuesday classes and after-school activities have been canceled – for the second day in a row – amid the extreme cold plaguing the region.
It's colder in Chicago than some parts of Alaska
That's right. It's colder in Chicago than in parts of Alaska.
Shoveling snow: Safety tips to prevent injuries, heart attack
In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.
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.
Chicago sightseeing despite the cold
Chicago photographer Barry Butler braves the cold to capture Chicago's beauty covered in ice and snow as arctic temperatures carry on.
Severe cold causing delays, cancelations at O'Hare Airport
O'Hare Airport had nearly 200 flight cancelations Monday morning. Fox 32's Joanie Lum spoke to some newlyweds who get to escape the bitter freeze.
How to keep children safe outside with extremely low wind chills
With children off of school Monday in observance of MLK Day or because their school is closed due to cold weather, health experts are reminding parents to bundle their kids up before letting them outside.
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.
'It's been crazy': Chicagoans find ways to combat treacherous temperatures
Dangerous freezing temperatures are affecting people all across Chicago and how they go about their daily lives.
Harsh weather conditions affecting multiple U.S. cities
The harsh weather conditions we're experiencing in the Midwest are also affecting most of the country this weekend. Katie Byrne has more on the big chill.
Kane County deputies see surge of cars in ditches during harsh winter weather
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is having a busy Sunday after receiving call after call for vehicles stuck in ditches during the frigid weather conditions.