Tips To Cope With Chicago's Snowstorm
The blizzard that will be bearing down on the city and suburbs could rank among the worst in Chicago history, if current predictions hold up.
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The blizzard that will be bearing down on the city and suburbs could rank among the worst in Chicago history, if current predictions hold up.
If you remember the infamous blizzard of 1999, beware – we may be in for a snowstorm just as bad.
While the East Coast digs out from a snowstorm that dumped 15 inches, the Chicago area will be seeing a little bit of snow today, too.
The city has sent almost 175 snow-fighting trucks onto the streets to treat main roads after an early Sunday lake effect snow storm.
The city of Chicago had 174 of its snow fighting trucks patrolling Chicago's side streets early Saturday afternoon, as temperatures were expected to drop into the single digits Saturday night.
Those who have to work today should prepare for slick and treacherous conditions, as a sloppy mixture of rain, snow and sleet makes its way into the area.
Footprints in the snow Tuesday afternoon led police to three suspected burglars -- two 18-year-olds and a 16-year-old boy -- in Evanston.
More than 300 flights at Chicago airports were canceled Tuesday morning due to the persistent snow, and the roads were left in a mess around the area.
Chicago has been lucky with a lack of significant snow since New Year's, but come Tuesday, that will all change.
Snow showers in the Chicago area are causing some dangerous driving conditions on an especially chilly Friday night.
If you think December was cold and snowy, you are correct.
Potholes are beginning to show up on Chicago streets. But the pothole forecast may not be as gloomy as it's been in the past. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports on why this could be a better year for drivers.
Airlines are clearing away some of the backlog after the massive storm in the East Coast. But not quickly enough for some passengers. Many still are stuck at O'Hare International Airport. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The Chicago region's snowfall could spell disaster for some communities if it melts too quickly.
A man was robbed and slashed in the face by two men as he shoveled snow Sunday afternoon in north suburban Evanston.
If you're dreaming of a "White Christmas" and sleigh bells in the snow, you're in luck.
The weather is nothing short of miserable in Chicago, but the situation is even worse for some of our Midwestern neighbors.
Chicago is dealing with sloppy, miserable conditions that have made for danger on the sidewalks and roads and delays and cancellations at the airports.
A storm system that is expected to drop anywhere from three to six inches of snow, possibly followed by a freezing drizzle that may leave a glazing of ice on some surfaces, is already making area roads treacherous, state police say.
The Chicago area is under a winter weather advisory Monday evening, as ice and as much as two to four inches of snow are expected to make travel difficult Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Snow showers are expected to accompany warmer temperatures that will move into the area early this week, but little or no accumulation is expected.
The driving situation in northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan is improving. But there's still lots of snow to deal with and even more snow coming today in some areas.
Tammy Logan and her sister and two children were trapped by the weekend's monster storm.
Bears fans did their best to take the howling winds and falling snow in stride Sunday, even though the Bears ended up getting clobbered by the New England Patriots.
Drifts up to 6 feet high have trapped some people in their cars in Northwest Indiana.
Chi Gives Back held a pop-up at Ledo High School on Sunday for its annual toy drive.
The victory pushes the Bears one step closer to their first postseason appearance since 2020.
The Bulls had nine scorers in double figures, led by Matas Buzelis with 28 points.
The Bears' next game will be against the 49ers on Dec. 28.
The car crashed after hopping onto I-88, where it rolled over and caught fire.
A government shutdown is still possible if Mayor Brandon Johnson decides to veto the spending plan.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
The organization held a pop-up at Leo High School, where kids and their families picked out toys ahead of the holidays.
With the team's current success, what does that mean for fans eager to grab tickets, and how fast could prices rise?
Police said they responded just after 6 p.m. Friday after Jesus Martinez intentionally set fire to his personal belongings on a moving train at the Damen stop in the heart of Wicker Park. Martinez's person also caught fire, police said.
It is unclear whether the person is alone or what kind of weapons they are armed with.
The video showed the officers jump into action, crawling under the burning car to rescue the man inside.
The Bears' next game will be against the 49ers on Dec. 28.
The victory pushes the Bears one step closer to their first postseason appearance since 2020.
A government shutdown is still possible if Mayor Brandon Johnson decides to veto the spending plan.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Southern California was diverted to Rockford on Sunday.
Chi Gives Back held a pop-up at Ledo High School on Sunday for its annual toy drive.
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
The Bulls had nine scorers in double figures, led by Matas Buzelis with 28 points.
The Bears' next game will be against the 49ers on Dec. 28.
Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami is joining the White Sox on a two-year contract worth $34 million, CBS Sports has confirmed.
DJ Moore scored the game-winning 46-yard touchdown pass from QB Caleb Williams.
Despite a solid effort, Chicago lost its fifth straight game.
A man was set to go before a judge on Sunday after he was charged in a deadly shooting in a hotel parking lot on Chicago's Southwest Side several months ago.
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
Village leaders in Broadview, Illinois, voted down a proposal that would limit the setting up of additional detention centers in the area.
A grand jury this week indicted a man on charges of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train last month, and also setting a fire outside City Hall.
