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Dangerous Cold Settling In; Wind Chill Advisory On Tap Overnight
Brutal, bone-chilling cold was seizing the Chicago area on Wednesday, and the city won't see any release from the icy grip of this arctic blast for more than two days.
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Brutal, bone-chilling cold was seizing the Chicago area on Wednesday, and the city won't see any release from the icy grip of this arctic blast for more than two days.
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The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
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