Libertyville-Area Closures: What's Closing Due To Extreme Cold Friday?

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Local schools are beginning to announce closures Friday as extreme cold is expected to hit the Chicago area.

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The following schools will be closed Friday:

• District 70 Elementary Schools in Libertyville
• Lake County Tech Campus in Grayslake will be closed and will switch to e-learning for the day.

On Thursday, an extreme cold warning was issued for the Chicago area for 3 a.m. to noon on Friday. Wind chills between -30 and -40 are expected for central, north central and northeast Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.

Under the extreme cold conditions, frostbite to exposed skin could occur in as little as 10 minutes, and anyone who must go outside should dress in layers, including a hat, face mask and gloves.

How To Watch For School Closings?

Here are some ways to stay informed on weather-related closings as Friday nears.

• Sign up for your local Patch.com newsletter.
• Check out the emergency closings center website.
• Follow your school district's Facebook page and other social media accounts.

Also, most schools will send out email alerts and make phone calls to parents if a decision to close schools is made.

Check back for more updates.