Districts 58 & 99 To Use E-Learning Day Amid Freezing Temps

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Students in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 and Community High School District 99 will have an e-learning day Friday, with schools closed amid freezing temperatures.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Friday will bring a high temperature of negative five degrees and wind chills as low as 35 degrees below zero.

"[I]t is too dangerous for children to walk to school or wait for a bus," District 58 officials wrote in an announcement of the e-learning day.

They added, "At these extreme temperatures, buses and other critical pieces of equipment become unreliable."

A statement on District 99's website said, "Students should join each class using the video links provided by their teachers. Attendance will be taken, and students may email teachers during normal school hours for support. After-school clubs, activities, and practices are canceled on January 23; however, competitions and performances will continue as scheduled."

The forecast calls for extremely low temperatures throughout the weekend.