Chicago-area residents are gearing up for the first sub-freezing temperatures of the fall as a freeze warning impacts the region this week. The coldest air of the season has arrived, bringing temperatures below normal levels and prompting residents to break out their heavy coats and stocking caps. This early cold snap serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in recent years, a trend that experts suggest may become more frequent in the future. Areas Affected According to the National Weather Service, a freeze warning has been issued for McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle, Kendall, and Grundy … Continue reading Chicago’s First Freeze Hits—Temperatures Plunge Below 30° as Residents Scramble to Protect Plants and Pipes