As Arctic air and frigid temperatures continue, the next chance for snow in the Chicago area comes Thursday into Friday as part of a winter storm developing in the southern U.S.

The Jayhawks were followed by Houston and Illinois — the biggest climber this week, moving up nine spots — along with Mississippi State and Oregon. Michigan State was No. 16 and Oklahoma fell five spots after its 107-79 loss to the Crimson Tide.

After decades of studies and reports on the continuing degradation of Oklahoma’s waterways, organizations like Save The Illinois River and Spring Creek Coalition wonder why the data are not being

Illinois was the week's biggest riser, jumping nine spots from No. 22 to No. 13 after sweeping a West Coast swing.