Cold Weather

Once you start paying that utility bill every month, you suddenly pay a lot more attention to how hot and cold you keep your house.

It doesn't look like we have anything resembling a warm-up in the near future.

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know, here are the current predictions for a chance of snowfall while you're opening gifts this year.

We're four days into April and I haven't stashed the winter coat for the season yet. Taking a quick survey of our building, I see that I'm not alone, and that several of my coworkers are less than happy about the ongoing cold.

Why do I feel some type of way every time I see someone wearing shorts in the middle of winter? I mean, it's below zero outside and you know some guy in Illinois is wearing his favorite cargo shorts to the grocery store right now.

That sudden and rapid decrease in your phone's battery life is not your imagination, and it doesn't necessarily mean that you need to replace the battery or phone. The culprit might just be this incredibly cold weather we're experiencing right now.

If you've been thinking that scammers will use absolutely any crisis or situation to try to extract money from your pockets, you are absolutely right. This polar vortex, or frigid weather system we're currently receiving is another opportunity for them.

With single-digit temperatures and sub-zero windchills throughout the Stateline, it's nice to know that our area warming centers are helping to cut the chill.

As this extreme cold sinks its teeth into Northern Illinois, in addition to schools, many are now choosing to cancel events and close businesses.

Move over heated seats, you've got some competition.