Several school districts across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin are closing tomorrow (Tuesday) due to dangerously cold wind chills.

Schools Cancel Classes for Safety Amid Dangerous Wind Chills

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning with feels-like temperatures in the Rockford region dropping to as low as -30°F, which can lead to frostbite in minutes, prompting local districts to cancel classes for the day.

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With temperatures expected to drop significantly, school officials are taking no chances with student and staff safety.

Extreme Cold Forces School Closures in Multiple Districts

Parents are urged to keep children indoors and monitor weather updates to stay informed about the extreme cold conditions.

Here are the schools that will be closed or on remote learning Tuesday, January 21, 2025:

 

Berean Baptist Christian

Byron School District

Clinton (WI) School District

DeKalb School District (Remote Learning Day)

Eastland School District (Remote Learning Day)

Freeport School District (Remote Learning Day)

Genoa-Kingston School District

Hiawatha School District

Lena Winslow School District

Pearl City School District

South Beloit School District

Warren School District

 

This list will be updated as more school closings are reported in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

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