Cincinnati officials announced Act for Cincy Tuesday, an effort to organize its initiatives to reduce violence in the city.

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Cincinnati Public Schools will be closed for students Wednesday due to cold weather. The Greater Cincinnati area remains under a cold weather advisory by the National Weather Service as wind chills as low as 15 below zero are expected to strike the region.

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A new framework called "Achieving Change Together for Cincy," or "ACT for Cincy," will guide Cincinnati's violence reduction efforts.

Fresh off a comeback victory vs. Colorado, Coach Katrina Merriweather's Bearcats are in Tucscon against Arizona Wednesday night at 8 p.m. (Eastern). A win would give them three straight in the Big 12 for the first time.

FAMILY: Emerge, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs Jan. 18-April 20. cincinnati-oh.gov. FILM: "Stop Making Sense," 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $15. cincyticket.com.

Cincinnati Chili Week returns in February. Organizers say the inaugural event was such a hit that it will be back from Feb. 24 - March 2. Chili deals will cost from $5 to $7 dollars for 3-ways, coneys, chili dip and more.

Owners Chef Anthony Sitek and his wife, Haley Nutter-Sitek, have constructed a culinary city of their own and now, they are adding onto it by planting a new seed in the Fountain District. Come February, the couple’s new restaurant, Marigold will be in full bloom, bringing new flavors and an elevated dining experience to Cincinnati.

A Cincinnati Recreation Commission official told WCPO that they estimate the city will help shelter up to 600 more people by the end of this week's arctic blast.