Widespread freezing rain and drizzle are causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.

The Chicago area will likely encounter the threat of freezing rain at least once and possibly twice this week.  It’s worthwhile to explain what that is and how it forms.

Chicago is experiencing unseasonably mild temperatures, with a 10.7-degree Fahrenheit deviation from the five-year historical ...

The Southeast Sportsmen’s Club in Hegewisch moved its ice fishing tournament to January, attracting some 140 people to Wolf Lake.

Not sure why, but crappie caught ice fishing lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. Ken “Husker” O’Malley sent ...

Officials are also keeping a close eye on Chicago-area rivers that may be at risk for flash flooding due to melting ice. There were near-record high temperatures Thursday across the area.

An Arctic polar vortex has brought freezing temperatures and frigid winds to millions across the country this winter.