35+ min ago (310+ words) The city of Chicago is no stranger to strange weather events and unique phenomena, but this weekend's snowstorm added to that lore. The powerful storm dumped seven or more inches of snow across the entire Chicago area, snarling traffic, leading to hundreds of crashes and causing hundreds of flight cancellations at both Chicago airports. It was at one of those airports that Chicago made a new entry in the record books, according to data from the National Weather Service. From the time the snow began to fall on Saturday morning to the end of the day, Chicago's O'Hare International Airport measured 8.4 inches of snowfall, with more than 500 flights canceled at the airport amid the wintry weather. According to the National Weather Service, that snowfall not only set a new record for the date of November 29, but it also checks in…...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago (214+ words) NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack has the latest forecast for the Chicago area after heavy snow blanketed the region Saturday. While the bulk of a winter storm has concluded, a winter weather advisory remains in effect across most of the Chicago area. According to the National Weather Service, that advisory will remain in effect until at least noon on Sunday, and covers most of the Chicago area. McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall and Will counties in Illinois are impacted, along with Lake and Porter counties in Indiana. LaPorte County in northwest Indiana remains under a winter storm warning until 6 p.m. Sunday because of bands of lake-effect snow that will impact the area. An additional 2-to-4 inches of snow could occur, and blowing and drifting snow are expected. As for the rest of the Chicago area, the main threats…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago (387+ words) While the Chicago area digs out from its first major winter storm of the season, more snow could be on the way in coming days. In fact, snow isn't even completely out of the area just yet, as some areas could see another inch or so of accumulation by the end of the day, according to forecast models. What's more, a winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon for most of the area, as wind gusts in excess of 30 miles per hour could cause drifting and blowing snow, snarling traffic and leading to travel headaches at airports. Parts of northern Indiana, including LaPorte County, are also under a winter storm warning, as lake-effect snow is expected to impact the region for most of Sunday. Another two-to-four inches of snow are possible there, and more accumulations could occur depending on…...

15+ hour, 2+ min ago (294+ words) The Chicago Bears are harboring some big dreams after a strong start to the season, but the stretch run features plenty of challenges. The Bears have now won five games in a row and nine of their last 10 after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 on Friday night in the City of Brotherly Love, and they're currently just a half-game behind the Los Angeles Rams for the top record in the NFC. Even still, the Bears have plenty of tough games ahead, including two against their most bitter rival, a tough road trip against a playoff-caliber squad, and a season-ending contest against a team that blew them out earlier in the campaign. Here's the rest of the Bears' schedule. Sunday, Dec. 7: at Green Bay 3:25 p.m. (Fox) Sunday, Dec. 14: vs. Cleveland 12 p.m. (Fox) Saturday, Dec. 20: vs. Green Bay TBD (Fox) Sunday, Dec. 28: at San Francisco…...

15+ hour, 5+ min ago (659+ words) NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack has the latest forecast for the Chicago area after heavy snow blanketed the region Saturday. The blanket of snow covering the Chicago area from Saturday's heavy snowfall will likely be a few inches taller by Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The majority of the Chicago area saw at least a handful of inches of snowfall Saturday, with the NWS advising people to "consider altering any travel plans" scheduled during the storm. Though the majority of the wintery storm passed by the evening, more flakes are projected to fall overnight and Sunday. Here's a look at what we know and what you can expect moving into the end of the weekend. As of Saturday evening, Evanston had the most snow in the region with 8 inches, followed by Mount Prospect with 7.4 inches, followed…...

16+ hour, 27+ min ago (334+ words) Not even heavy snowfall could stop shoppers from celebrating Small Business Saturday in Chicago this year. NBC Chicago's Courtney Sisk has the story. Not even several inches of snowfall could stop shoppers dedicated to celebrating Small Business Saturday in Chicago this year. Despite the heavy snowfall that blanketed the Chicago area Saturday, holiday carolers and shoppers were out in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood to celebrate the holiday and support local businesses. "You can buy online any time of the year and you're not helping the little guy. We got to shop small and buy local, and put money back in our local businesses," said Jenna Iberle, a shopper at Genevieve Boutique on Lincoln Avenue. The store offered discounts and had a wheel customers could spin for additional prizes. "It's honestly one of the best days of the year for us…...

16+ hour, 36+ min ago (141+ words) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train in suburban Downers Grove Sunday morning. According to Downers Grove police, officers were called to the train tracks near Washington Street at approximately 12:45 a.m. Sunday for reports of a person that had been struck by a train. According to a preliminary investigation, the person was seen on foot south of the railroad crossing. The person attempted to walk north across the tracks and was struck by a westbound freight train. Police said the crossing gates and lights were activated at Washington Street at the time of the collision. That individual was pronounced dead on the scene. Police have not yet released the person's identity. Downers Grove police, Metra police and BNSF police are all investigating the incident. Anyone with information is urged to call 312-322-2800....

17+ hour, 57+ min ago (316+ words) NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack has the latest forecast for the Chicago area after heavy snow blanketed the region Saturday. The Chicago area got socked with one of the worst winter storms it's seen in years, and snowfall totals piled up across the region. Most counties saw anywhere from 7-to-10 inches of snow, with the city itself receiving more than eight inches of accumulation, according to the National Weather Service. As of 8:30 a.m. Sunday, the biggest snowfall total reported in the NBC 5 viewing area came in Rensselaer, Indiana, where 11.5 inches of accumulation were reported. Suburban Skokie received 10 inches of snow according to the NWS, while Lindenhurst received 10.5 inches of snow. At Midway Airport, approximately 7.2 inches of snow fell during the storm. Chicago (Midway Airport) " 7.2 inches Chicago (O'Hare Airport) " 8.6 inches Chicago (Mount Greenwood) " 7.8 inches Chicago (West Ridge) " 7.5 inches Barrington Hills - 11.1 inches…...

18+ hour, 13+ min ago (256+ words) A driver spun across several lanes of traffic and into a ditch while navigating I-88 Saturday amid a heavy snowstorm that blanketed the greater Chicago area, dashcam footage showed. The driver begins to swerve while traveling in the second from the farthest left lane, and seconds later slides to the right across two lanes of traffic and into a ditch, video showed. No injuries were reported in the crash, Illinois State Police said. The crash occurred as several inches of snow fell across the region Saturday, prompting a winter storm warning advising of snow accumulations between six to 10 inches through 6 a.m. Sunday. Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation officials warned the wintery conditions could lead to hazardous driving conditions and urged drivers to be extra cautious through the weekend. "Think about whether driving is really necessary," Illinois State Police Division…...

19+ hour, 24+ min ago (249+ words) With a major winter storm expected to hit the Chicago area, NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kristen Kirchhaine shares what you need to know. The 2025 St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade was canceled Saturday due to the heavy snowfall blanketing the greater Chicago area, and officials say there are no plans to reschedule. Just before 4 p.m. Saturday, the City of St. Charles announced parade " scheduled to step off at 5:30 p.m. " was cancelled due to the heavy snowfall and gusty winds projected to continue through the afternoon and into the evening. The parade will not be rescheduled, city officials said, because it would not be possible to work out the logistics. "Parades take a lot of behind the scenes work. We would not be able to secure the proper permits and permissions to close down a major state road by the end of the year,…...