Tuesday is the coldest day so far this winter, but it was far from a record. The coldest temperature on the books for Jan. 21 was 22 degrees below zero in 1984.

The Cold Weather Advisory for the Chicago area remains in effect until midnight as wind chills hover between -20 and -25.

Even Chicago was shivering. The cause: The polar vortex — a large, whirling mass of Arctic air — is usually kept in check by the jet stream. But when the jet stream gets wobbly, the cold air can bust ...

Experts said obviously, the temperature plays a big role in water main breaks — but a lot of it has to do with the material ...

Temperatures across the majority of the Susquehanna Valley fall below zero tonight. Any slight breeze may push wind chills down to -15º. Temperatures peak in the teens Wednesday, 20s Thursday.

The mix of bitter cold temperatures and fear of immigration raids is keeping some people indoors and out of businesses.

Activists monitoring for immigration arrests said they had seen no activity, but the threat of deportations continues and the ...

TV execs love the look of a cold-weather game, but the level of play takes a hit. And that can affect the legacy of some ...

Both Monday and Tuesday are non-attendance days for Chicago Public Schools students. The weather is also keeping mechanics busy. The owner of Wells Automotive Service Frank Guske said the low tire ...

CHICAGO — Animal Care & Control was under emergency operations during Tuesday’s dangerously cold weather, declining owner-surrendered animals and focusing only on picking up strays. Spokesman Armanda ...

Chicago is experiencing dangerous cold weather with "astonishing" temperatures, as wind chills plunge as low as -23°F, posing ...

The CTA relies on its “protectors of the railroad” — hundreds of workers ready to repair any rail cracks caused by subzero ...