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A programming note for you about our tracking of severe weather on CLTV.
Because of our commitment to carry the White Sox/Reds game tonight, our weather coverage may have a few gaps.
We will keep you updated, as much as possible on the air and online here at cltv.com.
Thank you!
Hundreds of people in parts of northwest Indiana and Illinois spent the day cleaning up from last night’s fast-moving storms.
One home in Dyer, Indiana took a direct hit from the storm. High winds uprooted a massive tree causing it to come crashing down on the roof.
Just when we thought we were done with winter, Mother Nature says.. not so fast!
Guess, we hearty Chicagoans should be used to this. (I remember covering a couple of April snowstorms. That was no fun.)
The weather is one reason why Forbes Magazine recently named Chicago one of the most miserable cities to live. That crossed my mind as I'm grumbled while driving to work in the storm at four in the morning.
Still, thirty thousand runners will show Sunday morning for the Shamrock Shuffle which is the official kick-off to our running season.
Plus, didn't the U.S. Census just report the Chicago-area population is growing? Obviously, people still want to live here no matter how miserable the weather may be.
You know what they say-- if you don't like the weather in Chicago, wait five minutes. It will change.
With temperatures down to seven degrees below zero and wind chills around 30 degrees below zero almost all school districts have cancelled school for the day except for the Chicago Public Schools and a few suburban schools.
CPS schools rarely close down for any weather related incidents. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
With these sub zero temperatures it is dangerous for students to be in the cold waiting at bus stops or walking to nearby schools. However, if school is cancelled some parents have nowhere to bring their children for the day.
So are the CPS and the few suburban schools doing a responsible thing today by having school because they are helping out the parents or are they doing an irresponsible thing by not being cautious about the health of their students? What do you think? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Update: A viewer requested we post the statement from CPS concerning yesterday's cold weather.
As temperatures plunge to dangerous levels, people are encouraged to stay indoors. Below is a list of heating sites in the area.
A major snow and ice storm blew into Chicagoland overnight, making for a rude awakening for many on Friday morning. Below is CLTV's video coverage of the storm and the problems its causing.
Below are a few pictures sent in by CLTV viewers. If you have pictures of today's snow and aftermath, send them cltvdesk@tribune.com
Oak Park, submitted by Jackie
I-88 submitted by Jon
3 hours from Skokie? 4 to Oak Brook? Last night's snow could not have come at a worse time for evening commuters, causing travel times to skyrocket. The clean-up continues this morning and Chicagoland also prepares for another storm, due to blow into the are tomorrow evening.
According to the Breaking News Center, "Tuesday's snow hit a record mark for December 16 in Chicago, with 4.8 inches, according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service. The prior record, set in 1973, was 4.3 inches."
How did the weather affect your drive? Did your commute double? Triple? Did you see any plows on the road? Sound off here.
Lake-effect snow and icy roads caused traffic problems in northwest Indiana Tuesday morning. According to The Breaking News Center, "the heaviest snow has hit LaPorte and Porter Counties along the southern edge of Lake Michigan."
Stay tuned to CLTV and The Breaking News Center for updates throughout the day.
Residents in northwest Indiana have been forced from their homes because of last weekend's downpour. CLTV's Randi Belisomo is reporting from Munster today. Stay tuned to CLTV for continous coverage of the record flooding and its aftermath. And watch more video reports on the flooding here.
North Park Flooded
Chicago flood 9-13-08 Foster and Avers
Heavy and relentless rains doused the Chicago area all weekend, causing flooding, road closures and evacuations. Below is CLTV's video coverage of the weather.
Click here for more photos from FlickR user *eye*try
Van Buren Street just west of of River Road in Des Plaines
Cook County Sheriff drives through water in Des Plaines
More photos below.
Firefighters work to rescue victims of the flooding during Saturday night's heavy rains.
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications held a press conference Sunday morning addressing the flood situation in the Chicago area.
Here's a listing of helpful links concerning information on the flooding in Chicago:
Traffic and Road Conditions: Chicago Traffic Report
Illinois Dept. of Transportation (IDot): http://www.dot.state.il.us/
Flight Delays and Information: chicagotribune.com's Flight Tracker
Latest news on the flooding: Tribune's Breaking News Center
Residents on the city’s northwest side, in parts of Des Plaines, and Midlothian woke up early this morning to find their streets and basements filled with water.
Yikes.
The National Weather Service says at least 6.63 inches of rain fell at O’Hare International Airport yesterday.
We also say the rainiest day in Chicago ever. Wow.
And for the first time in six years the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District opened the sluice gates and locks near Navy Pier to flush storm water and sewage from the Chicago River into Lake Michigan (fyi, I had no clue the city had the ability to do that – its so cool).
Continue reading "Chicago, Say Hello to Tropical Depression Ike" »
Chicago-area photographers are posting photos of last night's storm and its damage online. The above photo was taken by Flickr user "Henry." Click here to see more of his storm photos.
This from Flickr user "mmayes." Click here to see more of his photos of the storm's damage.
A Chicago resident captures last night's storm on video. Lighting lights up the skyline while drivers navigate through a flooded Halsted.
More user videos of the storm including heavy rains and lighting after the jump.
Continue reading "User video: Halsted floods during storm" »
Strong storms blew into the Chicago area last night causing numerous power outages and damage. CLTV will be following this story throughout the day with plans to cover the 10 am press conference with Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications live. In addition, CLTV reporters will have updates from Griffith, IN - an area hardest hit by last night's storms.
If you have photos of the storm or its damage, email them to us cltvdesk@tribune.com and we may use them on our air as part of our coverage.
An OEMC spoke with CLTV morning anchor Tonya Francisco early this morning with an update. The video of that and other helpful links after the jump.
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