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Closings And Delays Ahead Of Dangerous Cold
Heavy snow and freezing temperatures are causing area schools and organizations to close or delay start times.
FRANKFORT, IL — Heavy snow and freezing temperatures ahead of the polar vortex are expected to bring hazardous conditions Monday. Schools, universities and other locations are canceling classes or delaying start times to keep people safe.
Officials are warning ahead of the polar vortex that is descending on the area to stay in when possible and to stay warm. So far, at least 18 people have died in Cook County from cold exposure since the start of the season, officials have said.
Cook County has a list of warming centers for those who need them.
Find out what's happening in Frankfortfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Will County also has a list available online.
Here's what closed or starting late in your area.
Find out what's happening in Frankfortfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Joliet Junior College (Frankfort Ed. Center) (Frankfort): Opening Late : 10:00am
- Montessori Of Frankfort (Frankfort): Closed
- Peotone Intermediate Center (Frankfort): Closed
- St. Anthony's Preschool (Frankfort): Closed
- St. Peter's Ccc Preschool (Frankfort): Closed
We will have more information as it becomes available. Check back for more.
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