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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Chicago Area

WTTW News | January 2, 2014, 2:53 pm

The new year kicks off with snow blanketing the Chicago area, creating a messy commute for drivers and airport cancellations. We have the latest details from WGN's Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling. Submit your snow photos here and we will use them in our online slideshow!

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