the contest happens today in elmhurst at six-am. you have to be 18-years or older to qualify. >> how often do we used yodeling behind a story? as an unappreciated court. them and maybe if we did stories about free chicken sandwiches. >> some of us do it for fun. don't knock it. >> markets is probably out there already for the new i phone. looking at the forecast. today's high temperature is only 9 degrees after a morning low below zero. another one goes into effect tonight. - 5 tonight. 14 on friday. typically we should be above freezing each day. 33 is the typical high. snow comes saturday and maybe light snow on sunday. >> a few pictures outside. there is first-rate. better than what we've seen in the last few days. even though that's a bit foggy. you can see snow off the ground. travel times have improved the entire stretch. the dan ryan ramp now cleared. this will stretch was a treacherous yesterday. improved conditions today. we will see what happens as the temperatures continue to drop. we are in good shape as you head out of

in elmhurst. information is up on your screen.nks to our fifth book fan who recommended that we come here today. always looking for suggestions. it's always a good thing. in the next hour we are going to do some spending. so get down here dan and erin. i need a break. >> last time he did it work outside when he pulled his back. >> and tired just watching him. coming up, justin bieber is house news. >> and he16-time grammy award wr "sting" is in chicago preparing for the world premiere of his broadway musical, "the last ship." it opens in june at the bank of america theatre. "sting" told dean that he's excited for the musical to open in chicago. >> i was raised in a shipyard town in england. it's about what that community does to try and tell the world that they are still there there's still viable. i think in this day, the importance of work is an important message. we are losing that. we failed to have this thing where you can say we built that or we built the factory. we don't have that anymore. >> "the last ship" will be in tow

the first delivery of saw was a welcome sight in elmhurst. crews will continue mixing assault with sand to ensure that there is enough to go around. >> stop signs and yield signs. the so shortage has many municipalities dreading the prospect of more snow tonight. some people welcome that. workers restocked the shovels this is morningshovels. >> we've been pretty busy. we've kept a good flow of people. already reordered snow blowers eight times this season. winter weary customers are not as enthusiastic. the last few were kind of mild. it is getting out of hand. >> stretching be supplied with sand will mean extra work for crews come spring. >> it tends to freeze on the trucks. if to make sure we empty trucks right after a snowstorm. >> another 1,200 t of salt on the order. deliveries have been slow to arrive here. and other municipalities because of the increased rationing in many areas drivers are urged to travel with caution especially in residential areas. >> special prosecutor released his report on the long-running case involving former m

elmhurst is one of the lucky ones. they say they just got a new supply yesterday morning. even chicago is watching its dwindling supply. the city is mixing its reserves with sand, to make it last longer. you can expect plenty of flight cancellations and delays at both of chicago's airports. o'hare and midway both had about two inches of new snow before midnight. more than 380-flights at o'hare were cancelled in advance of the heavier snow we're going to get. at midway, more than 40 flights are cancelled. delays are 20 minutes or more. stay with wgn all morning for the latest weather developments. you can also log onto our website at *wgn t-v dot-com ... or download our free weather app, for your smartphone and tablet. two strangers are responsible for saving a man and his dog from the icy waters of lake michigan. police say a man was walking three dogs near montrose point yesterday evening. he fell in the lake trying to save one of his dogs. a couple of good samaritans heard the dogs barking along the bank, and saw the man and dog in the water. one woman called 9-1-1, whil

. >> will live in elmhurst. >> if the airports, about 6 in. of snow. at last check ohare cancel 370 flights. at midway 40 flights were canceled. >> the major retailer is snuffing out cigarette sales in all 76 stores. they say they will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products by october 1st. giving up an estimated $2 billion in annual sales. the first chain of national pharmacies to stop selling tobacco. the company's president says the sale of tobacco products is inconsistent with their purpose. >> a big issue before the chicago city council today nearly $2 billion in new borrowing for capital improvements project. the move could cost taxpayers more. >> a lot of concern about the city's growing debt already said to be in the neighborhood of $7 billion. taking into account problems with the city's underfunded pension system. >> what i found is the opposite of what the mayor is saying. nonetheless the mayor winning passage approving a new $900 million bond issue. >> among those voicing serious reservations. this is another parking meter fiasco

. >> other municipalities like elmhurst are doing the same. asking residents to help them clear at the catch basins. if you see ice, called the department of water so they can come out and clear that because it may be too dangerous for you to do that. people living along the kankakee river, they are being warned to prepare for flooding starting tomorrow. ice dams could cause flooding anywhere from 15-20 ft. within 20 minutes. people are urged to be prepared that they may have to evacuate. but not seen this kind of flooding in 30 years. coming up later, tips from an expert on what homeowners can do to try to protect their property from flooding. back to you. >>protests continue in ukraine after its deadliest day in the standoff between the government and demonstrators. at least 25 people from both sides were killed. andrew spencer has more. >> smoke filters the sunlight as it shines on independence square in kiev after a night of continued protest. standing behind walls of fire, demonstrators separate themselves from government forces using wha

in elmhurst it's 46 mi. per hour. it will be windy today. the snow will continue through the morning. not expecting any accumulation but the snow could slow you down. generally its heaviest in the southern will county areas and right into kankakee. it will linger through the morning. today temperatures hover around the low '30's. 32 by 5:00 p.m.. maybe a light snow shower developing. 7 a.m. tomorrow we're down to 20 degrees. much cooler temperatures. 34 your high city. sunday we are up to 25. monday we make 21. >> the warmer temperatures are causing other issues. we've had reports of ice falling from the top of buildings. another one coming in now illinois block of between columbus because significant amount of vising falling off the building. other than that we still have a glass on the ground at michigan and pearson from that macy's window that broke last night. working to clear that up but everything else is looking pretty good. another rundown in just a bit. >> we have another great story today. >> i love stories like this. the japanese

west loop, streeterville, lincoln park, edgewater willowbrook, evanston and elmhurst. with the dominick's acquisitions, whole foods will have 28 stores in the chicago area by next year. time for sports. joakim noah had a streak of 18 games with double- digit rebounds, but his anger did not allow him to make it to 19. the bulls halfway through their road trip with a stop in sacramento. bulls down three early... damarcus cousins posts up on taj gibson, and powers his way inside for the dunk... he scored a game- high 25 points. bulls still down in the third when noah gets called for a loose ball foul... he disagrees with the call and promptly lets the referees know it with some colorful language. he gets ejected, and could face further discipline from the league. noah has apologized, but the bulls score a season- low and lose 99-70. patrick kane playing in l-a, just hours after the death of his grandfather. hawks a on power play just a minute into the game... and kane slips one past his olympic teammate jonathan quick... then points to the sky. later in the period... hawk

another pocket in elmhurst along 19 heading west bound that will be in place through the end of june. other than that no delays at all. all travel times are good including on the expressway's and the tollways. you are in good shape this morning. >> coming up, toyota is recalling vehicles because of software problems. plus -- details on comcast's new deal that would make it the largest cable provider in the country. and next in sports -- the cubs cut the ribbon on their brand- new, state of the art spring training facility. >> if you were a fan of i love lucy and the latin food we have a way to celebrate valentine't'a factor to the new spring training home care even though it may not be 100 percent finished. >> the first word coming here when i first saw this and when i walked through i thought holy cow. >> the arizona gov. and the mayor were among those at the ribbon cutting for the $84 million facility. the park is a beauty. the largest in the league with the capacity of 15,000. >> critics have complained why are you building a stadium for million-dollar baseball players? we are not.

they include elmhurst community prep in oakland. across the country, 20,000 students are involved. >>> it's a messy morning on the eastern seaboard after a foot of snow fell from virginia to new england. at least 21 people have died. a pregnant woman was hit by a plow in new york. she died. her baby was born by c-section, he is in critical condition. half million customers are without power and thousands of flights have been grounded. more snow could him the region tomorrow. >>> here's your first clue of the morning. what in the world is this used for? the answer with "where's roberta?" as the news continues on kpix 5. >> if i have to remind you that it's valentine's day, guys, you're in trouble. get ready to pay for the flowers. prices run. i'm kiet do with a live -- price are up. i'm kiet do with a live report coming up. >> a lot of clouds to start off. this afternoon a little sunshine. we'll talk about that coming up. >> huge delays already this morning coming out of the altamont pass and it's because of an accident here approach