Winter Storm Hits Chicago Area, Schools Announce Closures and Delays
Editor’s Note: Our latest weather story on the winter storm can be found here.
A number of schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, delays, or switches to e-learning ahead of a winter storm beginning late Sunday night. Dozens of schools announced closures or moves to e-learning protocols ahead of the anticipated snowfall, according to the Emergency Closing Center.
Latest List of School Closures and Delays
Below is the latest list of schools that have announced closures, early dismissals, or switches to e-learning for classes on Monday.
Public Schools
| Evanston Township High School | Evanston | Delayed 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
| Aspire Charter Academy | Gary | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Dist #125 (Atwood Heights) | Alsip | Delayed 1 Hour |
| Dist #126 (Alsip, Hazelgreen & Oak Lawn) | Alsip | Delayed 1 Hour |
| Dist #128 (Palos Heights) | Palos Heights | Delayed 2 Hours |
| Dist #145 (Arbor Park School) | Oak Forest | Delayed 3 Hours |
| Dist #215 (Thornton Fractional High Schools) | Calumet City | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Dist #219 (Niles West and North High Schools) | Skokie | Delayed 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Dist #225 (Glenbrook North And South High Schools) | Glenview | Delayed 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Horizon Science Academy Belmont | Chicago | Closed Tomorrow No Evening Activities |
| Horizon Science Academy Mckinley Park | Chicago | Closed Tomorrow |
| Horizon Science Academy Southwest | Chicago | Closed Tomorrow No Evening Activities |
| River Forest School Corporation (Madison Street) | River Forest | Closed Tomorrow E-learning |
| Dist #1 (Momence Community Unit) | Momence | E-learning |
| Dist #6 (Grant Park) | Grant Park | E-learning |
| Dist #112 (North Shore District) | Highland Park | Delayed 2 Hours |
| City Of Hobart Schools | Hobart | Closed Tomorrow E-learning |
| Crown Point Community School Corp | Crown Point | Delayed 2 Hours |
| Lake Station Community Schools | Lake Station | Closed Tomorrow E-learning |
| Balmoral Elementary School | Crete | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Coretta Scott King Magnet School | University Park | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Crete Elementary School | Crete | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Crete Monee High School | Crete | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Crete-monee Middle School | University Park | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Dist #201-u (Crete-Monee Schools) | Crete | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Monee Elementary School | Monee | E-learning No Evening Activities |
| Talala Elementary School | Park Forest | E-learning No Evening Activities |
Private Schools
| Christian Heritage Academy | Northfield | Delayed 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
| Chicago West Side Christian | Chicago | Closed Tomorrow |
| Infant Jesus Of Prague School | Flossmoor | Closed Tomorrow |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette | Closed Tomorrow E-learning |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette | Closed Tomorrow E-learning |
| Marquette High School | Michigan City | E-learning |
Colleges
| Rosalind Franklin University | North Chicago | Closed Tomorrow |
| Purdue University Northwest – Hammond Campus | Hammond | E-learning |
| Purdue University Northwest – Westville Campus | Westville | E-learning |
Daycare
| All N.s.s.e.d. Programs And North Shore Academy | Highland Park | Delayed 2 Hours |
| Early Learning Center – Sangamon St. | Crete | E-learning No Evening Activities |
Winter Storm Warning and Travel Conditions
The announcements come as a winter storm warning was set to take effect for Cook, Kankakee, and Lake counties in Illinois, as well as Lake, LaPorte, and Porter counties in northwest Indiana.
Dangerous to impossible travel conditions due to lake effect snow were expected, the National Weather Service stated. Snowfall rates could exceed three inches per hour, and total snow accumulations in excess of 12 inches were possible, meteorologists said.
Track an updated list of school closings across the Chicago area here.
Conclusion
The winter storm hitting the Chicago area has caused many schools to announce closures, delays, or switches to e-learning. It’s essential to stay informed about the latest updates on school closures and travel conditions to ensure safety. The National Weather Service has warned of dangerous travel conditions, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions.
