Some roadways clear during snowy rush hour as WGN’s Gaynor Hall shows us
This story has 5 updates
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02/26/13
by Gaynor Hall
Reporter
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02/26/13
by WGN Web Desk
Karen Pride with the Chicago Department of Aviation has an update on flights in the Chicago area.
Local News
02/26/13
Wintry weather slows commute, cancels flights
02/26/13
by Sean Lewis
Anchor/Reporter
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02/26/13
by Sean Lewis
Anchor/Reporter
At an Office of Emergency Management and Communications news conference Tuesday, Chicago Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Charles Williams said 284 are on Chicago’s streets, working to keep them clear.
The Chicago Department of Aviation says the wintry weather is also causing flight delays and cancellations. Airlines at O’Hare International Airport are reporting delays between 30 and 60 minutes for in/ outbound flights. Airlines have canceled more than 330 flights at this time.
At Midway Airport, airlines report delays of 45 minutes or more and have canceled nearly 170.
The Department of Aviation encouraged anyone flying to check their airline’s website for flight status.
For the latest traffic updates, go to wgntv.com/traffic and follow our traffic reporters at @ChicagoDrives on Twitter.
Here are some updates from @ChicagoDrives:
Here's a look at the conditions on the Tristate at Waukegan Rd #YUCK http://t.co/ROERBvNMV8—
(@ChicagoDrives) February 26, 2013
NB Tristate–Slow traffic from Lake Cook all the way to IL-132 (Grand Ave) due to spin out.—
(@ChicagoDrives) February 26, 2013
OHARE UPDATE: Average delays today of 15-45 min. About 250+ flights cancelled today. Check flights ahead!—
(@ChicagoDrives) February 26, 2013
Local News
02/26/13
Chicagoans dig out, brace for evening rush
02/26/13
by Sean Lewis
Anchor/Reporter
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02/26/13
by Sean Lewis
Anchor/Reporter
Snow slammed Chicago on Tuesday, and residents are busy digging out. Some local companies even let employees leave early so they could avoid what’s expected to be a messy evening commute.
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02/26/13
by WGN Web Desk
The Chicago area is getting pounded with snow, and Mike Claffey with the Illinois Department of Transportation has an update on the roads.
Story Summary
Snow cancels flights; Commuters brace for messy roads
Flights are getting cancelled and the roads are a mess.
For the latest traffic updates, go to wgntv.com/traffic
