Blizzard
History Lesson: Huge Blizzard Followed Balmy January Day In 1967
Once upon a time, a record breaking warm January day in Chicago was followed by a record breaking blizzard.
Blizzard For Denver, But 40s Again For Chicago
The temperature will be cooling down in Chicago Friday evening, and there could be a little rain or even a flurry or two overnight.
So Far, City Has Spared The Salt This Winter
City officials say they have been been able to get by with spreading much less salt on streets this winter than last thanks to milder temperatures and less snow.
Metra All Ready For Another Blizzard, If Necessary
So far, the Chicago area has had only a dusting of snow. But Metra says it is ready to battle another blizzard — if one occurs.
City Says It’s Ready For Brutal Winter
The City of Chicago says it’s ready for the worst when it comes to winter weather.
Farmers’ Almanac: Chicago Will Get Slammed This Winter
We’ve been hearing that Chicago could be headed for a terrible winter. Now, the Farmers’ Almanac is joining the chorus with some grim predictions. CBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros reports.
Lake Shore Drive Construction Begins To Avoid Blizzard Fiasco
Road construction project beginning today on lake shore drive could have a major impact this winter.
Kirk Praises Plan For Turnarounds On LSD, Says More Is Needed
Construction begins Monday on two traffic turnarounds on Lake Shore Drive, to allow vehicles to get off the highway in an emergency, like the February blizzard that stranded hundreds of cars. U.S. Sen Mark Kirk said it’s a good start, but more is needed.
Suburban Governments Take Federal Reimbursements For Blizzard Expenses
In at least part of the Chicago area, U.S. taxpayers are helping to foot the bill for the clean-up from last winter’s near-record blizzard.
Forecast Predicts Horrible Winter With Heavy Snow, Brutal Cold
A long-range forecast says a few months from now, we could be in for one of the snowiest winters in recent memory. And that prediction is for the year after the third heaviest blizzard in Chicago history.
Historic Church To Reopen After Being Damaged In Blizzard
The congregation from one of Chicago’s oldest churches will be back in its sanctuary this weekend, seven months after infamous the Blizzard of 2011 caused more than $3 million in damage to the church.
City Will Pull Buses From Lakefront During Blizzard
The CTA and the city of Chicago are taking steps to make sure that if another blizzard socks the city, buses won’t be stranded on Lake Shore Drive.
Parking Ticket After Blizzard Tossed For Disabled Woman
Police in the tiny southern suburb of Calumet Park have a bad taste in their mouths after a judge tossed out a parking ticket for a Chicago woman Thursday.
Woman Fights Parking Ticket Issued After Blizzard
Costs are mounting for a 60-year-old Beverly neighborhood woman as she tries to fight a parking ticket she got after the February blizzard.
February Blizzard Cost City $37.3M
City officials estimated on Friday that last month’s blizzard cost the city more than $37 million in preparation and cleanup efforts.
Quinn Wants Federal Funds For Post-Blizzard Relief
Gov. Pat Quinn is asking for federal funding to help pay for the costs of dealing with the blizzard of Feb. 1 and 2.
Repairs Underway At Historic Church After Blizzard
The Bible has Jesus telling Peter, “On this rock, I will build my church,” but on the Near West Side Tuesday, crews will be trying to take the rocks out of a church.
Quinn Wants Feds To Help Pay For Storm Response
Gov. Quinn on Monday sent a formal request to the White House asking that 60 counties be declared federal disaster areas to help local governments recover from the blizzard that impacted much of the state.
Chicago Sets New February Record For Snow
Chicago broke a 115-year-old record for snowfall on Saturday and the city could still see more snowfall before the month is over.
Stranded Motorists Used Twitter During Blizzard
There were some valuable lessons learned about the use of social networking web sites during one of Chicago’s worst-ever snowstorms.
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