Northwest Side CPS classes let out early because of storm-related power outages
Parents said they were grateful for the level of communication they had with the staff at Wildwood.
Parents said they were grateful for the level of communication they had with the staff at Wildwood.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, on what could have been a chaotic day with no power at school, Chicago parents praised the efforts of one for communicating what was happening.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran tracks the moving system set to bring more snow and higher totals later Friday afternoon.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports the snow is being carried by high winds as crews work to keep the power on throughout the area.
"Once this snow stops, hopefully overnight into the morning, and it slows down, and then the product and the traffic will take care of itself, we'll get to those neighborhood residential streets," Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard said.
Between 6 and 12 inches is expected for the Chicago area followed by severe cold in the days to follow.
The city got nearly 5 inches, while some far-reaching suburbs got as much as 11 inches.
While snow is obviously an important factor, it's also about wind and visibility.
The Department of Streets and Sanitation has deployed over 200 plow trucks and salt spreaders across the city to help prevent hazardous roadways in neighborhoods, bridges, and overpasses.
This week brought the first significant winter storm of the season. Snow fell steadily in the western suburbs and wouldn't let up for hours. CBS 2's Sara Machi went to Aurora to see how folks there were handling the weather.
"It's just kind of like concrete snow. So it's a little hard to get off and shovel."
This week brought the first significant winter storm of the season. Snow fell steadily in the western suburbs and wouldn't let up for hours. CBS 2's Sara Machi went to Aurora to see how folks there were handling the weather.
Here are snow totals for the Chicago area, as reported to the National Weather Service through 9 a.m. on Tuesday:
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking a snowstorm system coming to the Chicago area.
A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Kane, McHenry, La Salle, Lake (Illinois), and DeKalb counties.
The salt spreaders will focus on the city's main streets and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Snowfall accumulations will range from less than an inch in far southern counties, to possibly as much as 4 to 6 inches near the Wisconsin line.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest forecast.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued, and a slick and slow morning commute is expected.
Here are snow totals for the Chicago area, as reported to the National Weather Service between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A representative for the Marvel superhero was quoted as saying he was in "critical but stable condition" after an accident while plowing snow.
Blowing snow will continue to be a concern on Saturday.
The CBS 2 Mobile Weather Lab was on Interstate 88 headed toward DeKalb on Thursday afternoon as the snow was falling during the big winter storm ahead of the Christmas weekend.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos was strolling around town to talk to shoppers and business owners on how they were dealing with the winter storm.
CBS 2's Mobile Weather Lab was on the road in the Yorkville area as the snow began to fall in the Chicago area.
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On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
It was not immediately learned who was killed, or if police had a suspect in custody.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Jeremy Mack is charged with sexually assaulting, or attempting to sexually assault, two women in East Lakeview.
As Doctor Mallika Marshall reports a new stethoscope using artificial intelligence is helping doctors detect valve problems before they become more serious. The device received FDA approval two years ago.
A driver captured the ominous looking scene in Cass, Nebraska Friday afternoon.
An investigation is underway in the death of a 53-year-old man who was handcuffed by police and left face down in Canton, Ohio. Newly released police bodycam video shows disturbing footage of the moments leading up to his death.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the rainy extended forecast.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
It was not immediately learned who was killed, or if police had a suspect in custody.
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
Williams represents the organization's best hope at finally having a franchise quarterback for the first time since Harry Truman was president.
Fans were in attendance at a big draft day party at Soldier Field Thursday night.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to show their style and many take advantage with custom-made suits.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
It was not immediately learned who was killed, or if police had a suspect in custody.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
Jaheim Henyard, 22, pleaded guilty in October to one count of carjacking and two counts of robbery, according to court records.
Indiana State, Porter County Sheriff's, and Valparaiso police officers saturated the neighborhood where it all happened Thursday afternoon.