THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IS URGING THE PUBLIC TO STAY OFF THE ROADS DURING THE INCOMING WINTER STORM. COMBINE SNOW AND VERY COLD TEMPERATURES AND IT’S GOING TO PRETTY UGLY OUT THERE SAYS TROOPER HAYLIE POLISTINA.

IF YOU DO SLIDE OFF THE ROAD OR GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, POLISTINA SAYS YOU SHOULD STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE, KEEP YOUR SEATBELT ON AND CALL 9-1-1.