Chicago IL – Dangerously cold temperatures rip through the area in Wisconsin and Illinois causing many areas to close Schools in both states. The temperature in Chicago Illinois is -3°F and -19°C according to google and in Milwaukee Wisconsin the temperature is -9°F and -23°C also according to google as of Friday morning at 10:50 AM. Public transportation is still operating according to a press release from Metra states that all lines are running on a reduced schedule all Metra commuters should go to the Metra’s website at metra.com for more information about train schedules and service on all lines before heading to the station. If you are planning to take Metra or Pace Bus, please dress warmly for the cold temperatures and stay tuned to your local Weather station for more updates for Friday and into the weekend stay safe and warm.