Illinois extends the deadline for disaster unemployment aid for seven counties affected by July's severe weather, following a presidential disaster declaration.

Cahokia Heights settles with the US Justice Department, EPA, and Illinois over sewer system violations, agreeing to a $30,000 penalty and a $30M investment to comply with environmental laws.

An Arctic blast is forecasted to bring severe cold and snow squalls to Chicago, potentially disrupting travel and plummeting temperatures to as low as -20°F wind chill.

Chicago is facing a cold week with temperatures dropping and potential snow showers as per the National Weather Service forecast, with some relief expected by the weekend.

The article summarizes Chicago's variable weather forecast, featuring mild temperatures, a cold snap with potentially record lows, and a weekend warm-up with precipitation chances.

Chicago experiences mild December weather with highs near 56 degrees, but a cold front will bring an Arctic chill and potential snow by midweek, with temperatures expected to plummet to 8 degrees.

The Illinois EPA Office of Energy offers over $1 million in grants for energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings through the EECBG Program, excluding places with direct U.S. DOE funding.

Chicago opens over 150 warming centers to provide refuge from cold temperatures, with locations open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday to help the homeless and under-heated.

Argonne National Laboratory leads a $50 million initiative with seven U.S. labs to develop sodium-ion batteries as a potential alternative to lithium-ion, amidst supply-chain issues and demand surges.

The National Weather Service predicts a mild weekend for Chicago with mostly sunny skies and highs near 30-50 degrees, potential gusts, and a 60% chance of Sunday rain.

Chicago experienced subzero wind chills Thursday morning but conditions improved by evening, with a gradual warming trend forecasted into the weekend.

Chicago faces a mix of weather patterns including rain, snow, and strong winds up to 45 mph, with scattered snow showers expected in the evening and wind chill values potentially dropping below zero.

Chicago's weather features fluctuating temperatures, windy conditions, and a mix of sun, clouds, and potential snow showers as per the latest forecast.