Between six to 10 inches is expected by daybreak.
A winter weather warning has been issued for McHenry County through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Snow accumulation of six to 10 inches is expected by daybreak, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall rates in excess of one inch per hour as well as wind gusts as high as 35 mph could contribute to white-out conditions and "near-zero visibility at times in open areas," according to the NWS. Updated at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26. READ MORE: ----------------- A winter weather advisory will take effect starting at noon today through 9 p.m. tonight for Algonquin, Lake in the Hills and much of the Chicago suburbs. The winter storm is expected to bring with it rain or wet snow starting early in the afternoon and switching to mainly wet snow later this …
Taking your kids through the airport can actually be a lot of fun.
Everyone looks forward to taking off on a summer vacation. But, let's face it, traveling through the airport can be a challenge, even without kids. It's crowded, the lines are long, security is a hassle, and it seems like you have to walk for miles. However, keep in mind that your kids LOVE the airport. The walking sidewalks, luggage carousels, trams, and airport attractions are exciting to them. So, with a little attitude adjustment, you can keep the kids amused and actually have fun yourself while traveling through or waiting out that delay at the airport. Whether your airport is small, nice and accessible, or you have to battle the crowds in Chicago or Atlanta, or walk a thousand miles within the airport like in Dallas or Denver, …
A survey released by AAA last week found that most in Illinois still plan to travel this weekend and higher gas prices will not prevent them from hitting the roads.
Higher gas prices will not stop many from traveling this Memorial Day weekend, according to a AAA survey released last week. Travel for Illinois residents is even expected to increase slightly this year. According to AAA, 1.8 million, most of which will be driving, are expected to travel in Illinois this weekend — up 2 percent from last year. While gas prices averaged $4.17 per gallon in Illinois for regular gasoline last week when the survey was released, six out of ten surveyed by AAA said the higher prices would not impact their travel plans.The remaining four out of 10 said they will take a shorter trip or find an alternate way to travel or would find other ways to save money, according to AAA. Other findings from the AAA survey are as…
Sue Kirchner
11:57 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Those are great ideas! Thank you for these creative ways to keep the kids amused in the airport. You're right, they cost nothing. more ›