Bolingbrook School Closings: Winter Storm Expected Wednesday

BOLINGBROOK, IL — As a winter storm approaches the Chicago area, bringing a possible 5 to 11 inches of snow to the area, schools have announced closures or e-learning days on Wednesday.

According to the Emergency Closing Center, Bolingbrook schools impacted by the winter weather are:

• Valley View School District 365U, e-learning day on Wednesday.
• Plainfield School District 202, e-learning day on Wednesday.
• St. Dominic School, closed on Wednesday.

Widespread travel disruptions are possible as a winter storm approaches the Chicago area Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest snow will likely hit after 8 p.m. and continue through Wednesday morning, forecasters said.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for La Salle, Grundy, central and southern Cook, and Will counties, in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday.

• When Will Snow Hit Illinois, And How Much Will We Get?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster declaration for the state, due to the impending winter weather, the governor announced Tuesday.

Pritzker on Tuesday activated 130 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure that all state resources are in place to prepare for Winter Storm Landon. Forecasters are saying that certain portions of Illinois could see between 1-2 feet of snow between Tuesday night and Thursday.