Extreme cold leads to water main breaks around Chicago area
Experts said obviously, the temperature plays a big role in water main breaks — but a lot of it has to do with the material of which the pipe is made, and the age of the pipe.
Chicago's Dangerous Cold Weather Is 'Astonishing' Break From History
Chicago is experiencing dangerous cold weather with "astonishing" temperatures, as wind chills plunge as low as -23°F, posing significant risks to residents, according to a pricing culture analysis provided to Newsweek.
Extreme cold warning issued for parts of Chicago area; wind chills as low as -30
Arctic cold gripped the entire Chicago area Tuesday morning, with "feels-like" temperatures near -30 degrees as extreme cold warnings and cold advisories swept across the region.
Cold weather advisory with dangerous wind chills in effect for Chicago area
National Weather Service officials issued a cold weather advisory in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday for portions of central, east central and northeast Illinois as well as northwest Indiana.
Chicago weather: Deep freeze brings wind chills as low as -35 on Tuesday
Both Monday and Tuesday are non-attendance days for Chicago Public Schools students. The weather is also keeping mechanics busy. The owner of Wells Automotive Service Frank Guske said the low tire pressure warning light will often times turn on during cold snaps.
Cold weather advisory extended in Chicago area as bitterly frigid temps continue
A cold weather advisory has been extended across the entire Chicago area, with warmer temperatures slowly creeping into the forecast.
Dangerous wind chills through Wednesday in Chicago
A Weather Alert continues for brutally cold air mass now through Wednesday morning. A cold weather advisory remains in effect until midnight Tuesday night for the entire Chicago area, with wind chills dropping to -20 to -25.
Chicago weather: Frigid temps grip Chicagoland with dangerous wind chills
A Cold Weather Advisory is set to take effect across Chicagoland from 9 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills. Lows tonight will plunge to -5 to -10 degrees,
Chicago weather: Coldest temps of this arctic blast to arrive overnight. What to expect
The cold is about to get even colder in the Chicago area, with another advisory set to take effect across the region Monday night and into Tuesday.
Arctic cold continues Tuesday in Chicago with below-zero wind chills
The arctic air will persist through at least Wednesday morning. Early Tuesday morning, wind chill readings ranged from -20 to ...
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Despite reports of Tuesday immigration raid, Chicago was quiet on Trump’s first full day in office
Activists monitoring for immigration arrests said they had seen no activity, but the threat of deportations continues and the ...
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Chicago Warming Centers: 190 Places to Escape the Cold This Winter
From public libraries to community centers, the city of Chicago offers more than 190 public facilities where anyone can go to ...
Firefighters face challenges battling multiple blazes in extreme cold in Chicago area
The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been working overtime to help those displaced by fires amid the cold snap.
Animal Care and Control focuses on strays in bone-chilling cold
CHICAGO — Animal Care & Control was under emergency operations during Tuesday’s dangerously cold weather, declining owner-surrendered animals and focusing only on picking up strays. Spokesman Armanda ...
Chicago-area schools announce closures amid extreme cold
Several Chicago-area schools have announced closures tomorrow as dangerously cold temperatures grip the region.
Extreme cold that has settled in Chicago is linked to climate change, experts emphasize
While everyone feels the cold, an expert said that feeling is doing more to our bodies — with concerns to be aware of beyond ...
43 states under cold weather alerts, with blizzard warning in parts of Texas
A storm is bringing the first-ever blizzard warning issued for Beaumont, Texas, and Lake Charles and Lafayette, Louisiana.