How often does Chicago get a white Christmas? Here's a historical look.
White Christmas probabilities represent the historic chance of at least 1 inch of snow depth on Dec. 25, based on 1991-2020 climate normals.
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White Christmas probabilities represent the historic chance of at least 1 inch of snow depth on Dec. 25, based on 1991-2020 climate normals.
See how much snow you can expect going into the weekend.
Rain and snow showers develop overnight.
The polar vortex is an ever-present, large area of low-pressure and frigid air surrounding the Earth's poles.
True arctic air briefly returns to Chicago with dangerous wind chills by Thursday morning.
Last year, the city used less salt than at any point in the last 10 years.
The city is using less salt these days due to changes in the weather, and is also sensitive about the effects of road salt use in the winter. Tara Molina reports.
Records show that the city’s salt usage has dropped over the years. As Tara Molina reports, last year, the city used less salt than at any point in the last 10 years.
More than 300 public facilities that serve as warm indoor spaces are also available during cold weather.
Wind chill values will range from 5 to 15 degrees below zero this morning.
Firefighters battled the whipping winds as they battled a blaze in a condo building in Crestwood Wednesday night. Jermont Terry reports.
"I feel like we're being gaslighted a little bit, because they're saying one thing and then it's something totally different that we're finding out after the fact," concerned mom Carling Wilson said.
A relatively quiet day is ahead on Tuesday with highs closer to freezing underneath a partly cloudy sky.
The cold stretch continues for a few more days.
The city's six community service warming centers operate Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until 1 p.m. in the Chicago area. It has been extended until 3 p.m. in Northwest Indiana and Kankakee County.
A strong burst of snow with heavy rates around 1 inch per hour is forecast beginning at 8 a.m.
The pilot program would cost between $1.1 million and $3.5 million and would begin in the winter of 2025-26, if approved by the City Council.
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are used to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
But the unseasonable weather is an example of the unpredictable weather that experts say climate change will ensure everyone continues to see. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
With no snow on the ground or ice on the lake, drought is among the larger implications. Some parts of the Midwest are already seeing it.
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is on the way according to his Groundhog Day prognostication.
Below-average precipitation is expected this winter due to an El Niño weather pattern.
Betsy Kohn, director of communications of Michigan area schools, says schools moved to e-learning due to heavy snowfall.
With more extreme weather expected moving forward due to changes in our climate, home energy use in the event of winter weather must be acknowledged. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
As the partial government shutdown drags on, officials warn sick calls from Transportation Security Administration officers could force some airports to close.
The city put a nearly six-month moratorium on any new data centers coming to the western suburb.
Cleanup is underway after the driver of an SUV lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the store on Wednesday.
The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
It's the Illini's sixth tournament appearance under head coach Brad Underwood, but for the first time in program history, the Illini are led by a freshman all-American.
Fresh off his win in the Tuesday's primary election, Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey visited the Chicago suburbs on Wednesday, and said he'll be focusing on building support in the Chicago area during his rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a $27 million settlement with the family of an innocent woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Researchers at Northwestern University found that early menopause raised long-term heart disease risk by 40%. The study suggests doctors should routinely ask women about their age at menopause to identify high-risk patients.
A driver pulling out of the McDonald's drive-thru across the street lost control, jumped the curb, sped through two bike racks, and right into the storefront on North Milwaukee and Sawyer Avenue.
It’s part of a promotion through Runway magazine, where $50 gets you one ticket to the movie and the snack bag.
Researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Mass General Brigham found that coffee and tea consumption was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive performance.
The group of ten from St. Mary School in Riverdale, Illinois, came to Rome with a poster showing them all together with a young Robert Prevost.
The family of a college student from Elmhurst who was reported missing during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."
As the partial government shutdown drags on, officials warn sick calls from Transportation Security Administration officers could force some airports to close.
Cleanup is underway after the driver of an SUV lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the store on Wednesday.
The city put a nearly six-month moratorium on any new data centers coming to the western suburb.
Altman died on Tuesday, one day after battling an apartment fire in Rogers Park.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
It's the Illini's sixth tournament appearance under head coach Brad Underwood, but for the first time in program history, the Illini are led by a freshman all-American.
The White Sox's current lease for Rate Field expires after the 2029 season.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
