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IL School Closings: Extreme Cold Prompts Early Closings For Some Districts, Others Still Deciding

Schools across Chicago area close or switch to e-learning due to wind chills as low as -40, prioritizing student safety amid extreme cold watch, officials said.

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With -30 degree wind chills in the forecast, here's how Chicago-area schools make the call to close.

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Illinois school closings tomorrow: How to check if your school is closed due to extreme cold

Some Illinois schools have already announced closures, but Chicago Public Schools has not.

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IL School Closings: Extreme Cold Prompts Early Closings For Some Districts, Others Still Deciding

With -30 degree wind chills in the forecast, here's how Chicago-area schools make the call to close.

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Extreme cold, high winds prompt early dismissals, school closings in ...

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Argus Leader broke the news in on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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