
Illinois, Wisconsin Schools Closed January 21 Due to Extreme Cold Wind Chills
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.
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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