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Chicago’s Snowiest Start to Winter in Nearly 50 Years

Chicago’s Snowiest Start to Winter in Nearly 50 Years

Record-Breaking Accumulation Rivals the Legendary 1978-79 Season Chicago has already received 17.1 inches of snow by December 7, 2025—nearly matching last ...

Tim Crean December 8, 2025
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No Sun for the Wicked: Another Week Without Any Sunshine for Chicago

No Sun for the Wicked: Another Week Without Any Sunshine for Chicago

Wednesday (Jan 29 FAO of editor) marked seven straight days of no recorded sunshine in Chicago. Weather historian Frank Wachowski, who records sunshine data ...

Ann Holmes January 30, 2020
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