Chicago Public Schools will hold classes Wednesday after canceling instruction and after-school activities Tuesday due to frigid temperatures that have gripped the city and suburbs.

       In an announcement posted to the Chicago Public Schools website, school officials said classes would resume as the cold begins to ease but still advised students to wear layers and cover their heads, hand, feet and ears for travel to and from school.

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       Students will not need to make up missed class time from the Tuesday cancellation, the bulletin said.

       Northwest suburban District U-46 in Elgin, the second largest in the state, announced Tuesday afternoon that classes would resume. It warned of possible bus delays and advised students to dress warmly for their commutes. Other suburban districts said students would learn remotely on Wednesday.

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       Wednesday will see a high temperature of 17 degrees, a 30% chance of snow in the afternoon and a wind chill that could dip as low as minus 19 degrees at O’Hare International Airport, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday’s forecasted high temperature is about 19 degrees, the weather service said.

       ckubzansky@chicagotribune.com

       Originally Published: Jan 16, 2024 at 5:53 pm