Chicago faces a bitter cold snap with school closures and potential snowfall, while NOAA's National Weather Service predicts frigid temperatures with a slight chance of snow overnight and lake-effect snow possible later in the week.

The EPA and partners announced more than $200M to remove contaminated sediment from the Grand Calumet River, targeting Lake George Canal and the Junction Reaches. The work is set to move into construction in late 2026.

A severe winter storm hits Chicago, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and extremely cold temperatures. Residents face travel disruptions and dangerously low wind chills.

Chicago faces severe cold with wind chills down to -21 degrees, and a winter storm that could bring 1 to 6 inches of snow overnight into Sunday, creating hazardous travel conditions.

An 81-year-old woman from Evergreen Park died due to cold exposure, marking Chicago's tenth such death this winter. Warming centers are open, and extreme cold warnings are in effect.

Cook County warns of extreme cold and provides safety tips for pet owners, including using warming centers that accommodate pets, leashing pets, and having an emergency kit ready.

A burst water main flooded and froze a North Side block, leaving parked cars encased in ice as crews work to repair the line. Officials warned of temporary water shutoffs.

Chicago faces extreme cold with wind chills down to -27 degrees, school closures, and a snowstorm approaching. Warming centers are open for those in need.

Divers and researchers are racing to stop small zebra and quagga mussel outbreaks before warming waters let them explode across Lake Superior.

Chicago braces for extreme cold with possible sub-zero temperatures and wind chill reaching minus 35 degrees, despite earlier light snowfalls and a sunny Friday forecast. An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect from midnight Friday to Saturday noon.

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Illinois near Ohlman, causing vibrations but no immediate reports of damage. Residents felt the quake, which occurred at a depth of 8.8 km.

Chicago is experiencing a cold spell with subzero wind chills and scattered snow showers, with highs around 23 degrees and a 70% chance of overnight snow. The frigid conditions are forecasted to persist into the weekend.

Chicago faces hazardous weather on MLK Day with scattered snow showers, a wind chill as low as -19 degrees, and gusts up to 35 mph causing difficult travel conditions.