School Closings, Activity Cancellations Due To Snow: List

ROMEOVILLE, IL — With a winter weather advisory in effect until midnight and 2 to 5 inches of snow in the forecast for much of northern Illinois, some area schools and religious education programs are cancelled or closing early. Winter weather is slated to hit mid- to late afternoon Monday, with the National Weather Service warning of slippery road conditions.

Expect a slow and snowy evening commute, and be prepared for sharply reduced visibility if you have to be on the road. Drivers should use extreme caution.

The Illinois Tollway said it is mobilizing its full fleet of 196 snowplows in response to the predicted snowfall and is prepared to handle the rush-hour snowstorm.

Several Inches Of Snow Monday, More Snowstorms Throughout The Week

“We will have full crews out clearing the roads to help our customers safely complete their evening commutes and return to their homes,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Greg Bedalov. “Drivers can help us protect them by slowing down and allowing themselves additional time to reach their destinations. We’re also reminding drivers to increase their interval between other vehicles and to give our plows the room they need to safely do their work.”

Area school and religious education cancellations/early closings:

• Joliet Public School District 86 - all after-school activities are cancelled Monday
• Joliet Junior College, all campuses - early closing at 4 p.m.
• Lewis University, all locations (Romeoville, Oak Brook, Tinley Park) - closing early at 4 p.m. Monday
• College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn - closing early at 3:30 p.m. Monday
• Cathedral of St. Raymond School, Joliet - no religious education classes Monday
• St. Dominic, Bolingbrook - no religious education classes Monday
• St. Francis of Assisi, Bolingbrook - no religious education classes Monday
• St. Patrick, Yorkville - no religious education classes Monday
• Wilmington High School and middle school - closing one hour early Monday
• Benedictine University, Lisle - closing early at 4 p.m. Monday; open Tuesday
• District 202 Crete-Monee Schools - all after-school activities canceled Monday
• St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield - no religious education classes, closing early at 3:30 p.m. Monday
• Yorkville School District 115 - all buildings will close at 5 p.m. Monday
• Balmoral Elementary School, Crete - after-school activities canceled Monday
• Bruning School, Wilmington - closing one hour early Monday
• St. Anne, Oswego - religious education classes canceled for 4:30 and 6 p.m., office closes at 4 p.m. Monday
• St. Joseph Catholic School, Manhattan - no religious education classes Monday
• Trinity Christian School, Shorewood - no after-school activities Monday
• First Institute, Crystal Lake - evening classes canceled Monday
• Joliet Montessori School, Crest Hill - closing early at 4 p.m. Monday

Not closed: The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet will be OPEN for after-school programs on Monday, closing at its usual time at 6 p.m.

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 was already scheduled for early release on Monday.

Find a complete list of closings via the Emergency Closing Center. Patch will update this article as new closings and cancellations are reported.

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