Illinois Winter Weather Warning: Hidden Ice Could Turn Weekend Trips Deadly

The National Weather Service has issued a warning regarding the formation of black ice across Illinois as temperatures drop. This deceptive hazard, which often resembles wet pavement, can develop overnight on bridges, overpasses, and rural roads. Motorists in cities including Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield are urged to exercise extreme caution, as the transparent ice can cause vehicles to lose traction without warning during the winter season.