A storm system moving through Sunday left widespread damage in parts of the Chicago area, including in Pontiac.
Freezing rain could create dangerous travel conditions Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, and an AccuWeather Alert has been issued. Public works crews across the area laid down salt on roadways in preparation.
The frigid weather in the Chicago area is causing some pipes to burst and water mains to break.
A cold advisory will be in effect until midnight Wednesday.
The bitterly cold weather continues Monday with wind chills well below zero.
Meteorologists and health officials are warning to dress properly to avoid frostbite as bone-chilling temperatures move into the Chicago area this week.