Also in the news: Ice jam has caused flooding of Kankakee River; Northwestern University developed method to prevent allergic reactions; Chicago police were involved in a shootout early this morning and more.

Also in the news: Texas Governor sends migrants regardless of Pritzker's plea to stop during the extreme weather; Janet Jackson is coming to Chicago on her 'Together Again' tour; Police looking for person who broke into three U of I frat houses and more.

Also in the news: Some electric vehicles having a hard time in extreme cold; 19-year-old woman accused of beating a 77-year-old woman; Metra Rock Island has extensive delays due to hitting a vehicle on the tracks and more.

Also in the news: What Chicago relief workers are encountering as they check on people in the middle of this extreme cold; A group of Black Chicago firefighters used Martin Luther King Jr. Day to shed light on their ongoing civil rights battle; and cold weather may have played a role in the death of a woman found outside the public library in Coal City.

Also in the news: 25,000 ComEd customers still without power; Pritzker urges Texas governor to stop sending migrants as dangerous deep freeze hits Chicago; Suburban school district data breach exposed active shooter protocols and more.

Also in the news: Pilot program of city shoveling snow for residents to begin next year; At least five liquor stores robbed last night and more.

Also in the news: Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel urges U.S. to overhaul immigration policies; 2023 was a profitable year for cannabis; Illinois secretary of state encourages people to use online DMV services and more.

Also in the news: Police could have the right to search a vehicle if it smells of cannabis; Two convenience stores robbed at gunpoint within 90 minutes last night; Food delivery driver shot in West Humboldt Park and more.

Also in the news: Chicago police officer wounded after burglary and shootout; Pritzker says state continues to offer Chicago assistance for migrants; Chicago-area man suing Facebook, more than a dozen women for trashing him online and more.

Also in the news: Former CPS assistant principal stole more than $250,000 from the school; A record number of people attended Lollapalooza last year; Suburban church gathering coats for migrants and more.