Snowstorm Hitting Southern Illinois, Indiana
Snow is falling in parts of southern Illinois and central Indiana and forecasters say parts of the region could get more than a foot by the time a wintry storm moves through.
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Snow is falling in parts of southern Illinois and central Indiana and forecasters say parts of the region could get more than a foot by the time a wintry storm moves through.
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CBS 2's Derrick Blakely reports holiday passengers expecting turkey day travel troubles received a pleasant surprise as few O'Hare flights delayed or cancelled due to the northeast storm.
Drivers in the Chicago region should get a reprieve from snowy weather for the morning commute Tuesday, but isolated snow showers could affect roads later in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Light snow is expected throughout the city and suburbs Monday.
The snow might be long over in Chicago, but parts of northwest Indiana have seen six or more inches of it on Tuesday, and could get a few more, thanks to lake effect snow.
A mild and dry start to the day on Monday will give way to freezing temperatures and light snow during the afternoon.
The first snowflakes of the season are falling Tuesday afternoon at O'Hare Airport and flurries were also falling at Midway in many suburbs early Tuesday afternoon.
Temperatures dipped below freezing in Chicago for the first time this season overnight, and the first snowflakes began falling early Tuesday afternoon.
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It's looking like a messy week of weather for the Chicago area, with more rain likely on and off Tuesday, severe thunderstorms possible Wednesday, and even some snow possible Wednesday night into Thursday.
A winter storm that buried much of central Illinois in heavy snow largely missed the Chicago area Sunday and early Monday. The storm prompted many schools and universities downstate to cancel classes, and police advised people not to drive in that part of the state unless it's an emergency.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for sleet, snow, and freezing rain, which is in effect until 11 a.m.
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It might be tough to drive in, but Tuesday's snowstorm should bring some benefits to the Chicago area.
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Snow plows were out in force, hundreds of flights have been cancelled at the city's airports, and many area schools were closed on Tuesday, amid a storm that could drop up to 10 inches of snow.
Here is the latest from CBS 2's Steve Baskerville on the upcoming snow.
A winter storm bearing down on Chicago could bring up to ten inches of snow to the area by Wednesday.
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Here are snowfall totals, reported to the National Weather Service, from Tuesday's winter storm.
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A large crowd gathered Thursday night at a memorial service for Dan Davis, the Mount Greenwood man whose disappearance last fall went viral around the globe.
Mourners lined up for hours, standing outside in the rain on Thursday to pay their respects to fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman. Visitation for Altman happened on the same da his widow gave birth to their daughter, changing funeral plans.
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