Illinois winter weather

With winter knocking, it's time to ponder: do you slip into socks at night or go au naturel? The science might surprise you.

As December rolls in, Rockford's winter is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. This weekend, temperatures are set to remind us who’s boss.

Snow is piling up like it’s 1978 again, and folks are feeling the chill of a true winter comeback.

As temperatures plunge, the real story isn't just the chill; it's the hidden dangers lurking in the cold. Let's break down what this means for our community.

As the snow piles up, so do the questions about where to put it. Some folks are bending the rules.

As the snow piles up in Northern Illinois, a lively debate brews over an age-old question: how should you position your windshield wipers during a storm?

It's not just a flurry; this weekend's storm blanketed the region, leaving behind a winter wonderland—and a lot of shoveling for weary residents.

With snow piling up in our yards, it's tempting to take a bite. But before you indulge, let’s chat about what’s hiding in that winter wonderland.

Sure, the weather in Illinois is really nice right now, but it will seem like the blink of an eye before we have to start scraping and shoveling. Here's when the first snowfall of the season in Illinois is likely to take place.

We've all heard our region called "The Rust Belt," which is not the most pleasant description, but this region and several others around the nation are also called "The Salt Belt" due to the usage of road salt during wintertime conditions. So, how much salt do you think Illinois goes through each winter season?