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Use our Snow Day Predictor with your Chicago ZIP code (606xx). CPS announces by 5:30 AM via cps.edu, the CPS app, and local news (WGN, ABC7, NBC5, CBS2).

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Q: How does polar vortex affect Chicago schools?

Polar vortex events bring dangerous wind chills to Chicago. CPS may close when wind chills drop below -20°F due to frostbite risks for students waiting for buses or walking to school.

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Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

Chicago • Cook County

340,000 students • 3rd largest in US

Naperville School District 203

Naperville • DuPage County

Aurora School Districts

Aurora • Kane County

Elgin School District U-46

Elgin • Kane County

40,000 students

🌾 Central & Southern Illinois

Springfield School District 186

Springfield • State Capital

Peoria Public Schools

Peoria • Peoria County

Champaign Unit 4

Champaign • U of I area

🌊 Northern Illinois

Rockford Public Schools

Rockford • Winnebago County

28,000 students

Waukegan Public Schools

Waukegan • Lake County

❓ Illinois FAQs

Will CPS be closed tomorrow?

Use our predictor with your Chicago ZIP (606xx). CPS announces by 5:30 AM via cps.edu, the CPS app, and WGN/ABC7/NBC5.

How does polar vortex affect schools?

CPS may close when wind chills drop below -20°F due to frostbite risks for students waiting for buses or walking.