Articles filed under Winter Weather
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First the ice, now the winds - and power outagesFeb 11, 2019 12:00 am - The National Weather Service says the wintry mix of ice and snow that blanketed the area will be followed by strong winds this afternoon and tonight, and power outages a...
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Icy roads await motorists this morningFeb 07, 2019 12:00 am - Motorists are being urged to slow down and use extra caution when driving due to freezing rain and drizzle that is turning the ground icy this morning, officials said. ...
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Fog, flooding advisories issued for parts of the suburbsFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - Fog could complicate tonight's commute. The National Weather Service has issued a warning about patchy, dense fog near Lake Michigan through the afternoon. Areas of fog ...
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Mobile home park residents near Elk Grove remain without clean waterFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - At least seven residents in a mobile home park in unincorporated Elk Grove Township are without clean water after pipes froze and burst during last week's polar vortex. ...
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Ice storm not causing serious problems in suburbsFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - An overnight ice storm isn't causing major problems on interstates or with Metra. No major accidents have been reported so far this morning, and Metra is not reporting a...
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Enjoy free digital access to the Daily Herald todayFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - While our staff has worked diligently to produce and distribute today's edition, last night's ice storm potentially disrupted morning delivery. With that in mind, we're ...
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Libertyville, Countryside fire departments collaborate in coldFeb 04, 2019 12:00 am - The Vernon Hills-based Countryside Fire Protection District and Libertyville fire department joined forces last week during the polar vortex, with a special unit respond...
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Ice warning: FEMA says to stay off roads tonight, tomorrow morningFeb 04, 2019 12:00 am - The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an ice storm warning in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to accuweather.com. Significant ice ...
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'Groundhog Day' actor joins Woodstock Willie to predict early springFeb 02, 2019 12:00 am - An enthusiastic crowd filled Woodstock Square early Saturday for Woodstock Willie's annual Groundhog Day weather prediction - and folks had a doozy of a time. Not only d...
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What comes with the thaw: Pipe damage? Floods? Certainly potholesFeb 01, 2019 4:20 am - Rising temperatures through Monday's unseasonably warm forecast of 49 degrees will undoubtedly be a physical relief to suburban residents who've suffered through this we...