Parts of northern US shut down ahead of massive winter storm – Chicago Tribune newstrendslive

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National Weather Service officials issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday warning of slight ice accumulations and wind up to 35 mph.

The conditions were expected in portions of Lake, Ogle, DeKalb, Kane, as well as northern Cook counties, officials said. Evening commuters could face slippery conditions.

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