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Schools in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin affected by dangerously cold temps

Susan Stephens
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WNIJ archive, 2021

With sub-zero temperatures and wind chills expected as low as -30, many schools in the region are canceling classes or moving to remote learning Tuesday, Jan. 21.

PUBLIC SCHOOL CLOSINGS/REMOTE LEARNING

Ashton/Franklin Center: closed

Beloit Turner: closed

Byron: closed

DeKalb: E-learning day, evening activities canceled.

Dixon: closed

Durand: virtual learning day

Freeport: remote

Genoa: closed

Hiawatha: closed

Kings: closed

Meridian: Virtual learning day

Orangeville: closed

Oregon: virtual learning day

Rochelle: closed. Games and activities canceled

Rockford Public Schools: All after-school activities are also cancelled including Y Care. This day will be made up on March 3 (Casimir Pulaski Day).

South Beloit: closed

Sycamore: closed

Winnebago: virtual learning day, after school activities canceled

 

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

Highland Community College: closed

IVCC’s campuses in Ottawa and Oglesby: closed

 

OTHER:

Cherry Valley libraries: closed
GrowMobile event at University Village is canceled