As road crews continue to respond to the wintry mix that has blanketed the area, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds they are clearing the roads as quick as they can but need your help. That includes slowing down and giving their trucks plenty of room to operate. The best advice when roads are bad, as IDOT Engineer Joe Monroe says, may be to stay home.

If you do venture out, experts say you should avoid using cruise control when the roads are snowy and icy. To stay up to date on the latest winter road conditions, go to gettingaroundillinois.com.