A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The air is chilly, the sky gray.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Monday is the 59th anniversary of the 1967 Blizzard in Chicago. On January 26 into the 27th, a massive snowstorm dumped a record-setting 23 inches of snow on Chicago. Just two days ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning on Friday. Local officials are warning residents to be ready for the brutal cold. Chicago Public Schools is among districts ...