Roads would be impassable without plows, and the same could be said for the Chicago River without firefighters. One crew onboard a fireboat explains that they have a special job in the winter.

A powerful and deadly winter storm that has been slamming the Plains and Midwest Wednesday morning moved into Chicago, ...

According to the FOX Forecast Center, this winter storm could be the biggest snowstorm of the season so far for several Midwest cities, including Chicago and Detroit. The Plains and Northeast ...

As the Chicago area braces for freezing rain and drizzle, officials are asking residents to take it easy on the salt when it comes to melting ice.

Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning ahead of what ...

Two snow and ice storms threatened to roll across the Midwest and East this week. And a third storm could be lurking for next ...

Rent a retro boat from Chicago Electric Boat Company and cruise the river yourself ... but they did not recommend visiting during the frigid winter. The walkway is free to access, and it ...