A significant winter storm is approaching, prompting numerous school districts across Illinois, including the Chicago area, and Southeast Wisconsin to announce closures, early dismissals, and shifts to e-learning. Milwaukee Public Schools and universities will also close, highlighting the widespread impact of the winter weather. Authorities are advising caution as travel conditions may become hazardous due to heavy snowfall and icy forecasts. Various districts, such as those in Will County and McHenry County, have already set plans for e-learning or have opted for early dismissals in anticipation of the storm. The weather emergency has led to hundreds of cancellations, affecting schools and businesses alike, as the region braces for one of the heaviest snowfalls of the season.