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CBS 2's Jim Avila reports on the unpleasant and dangerous Sunday, Jan. 20, 1985, when the temperature in On Wednesday's edition: A drought and strong winds contributed to the cause of the great fire which tore through the city of From blizzards to heat waves, look back on the top 10

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CBS 2 Vault: The Coldest Day In Chicago History

CBS 2 Vault: The Coldest Day In Chicago History

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Chicago's new weather record, 'dirty rain,' and a surprise shark! | The Forecasters

Chicago's new weather record, 'dirty rain,' and a surprise shark! | The Forecasters

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Weather History: The Great Chicago Fire 1871

Weather History: The Great Chicago Fire 1871

A drought and strong winds contributed to the cause of the great fire which tore through the city of

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Top 10 weather events of the decade in the Chicago area

Top 10 weather events of the decade in the Chicago area

From blizzards to heat waves, look back on the top 10

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Coldest day in Chicago recorded over 40 years ago

Coldest day in Chicago recorded over 40 years ago

It was so cold the CTA had to run the city's buses all night to make sure they were warm for the morning. For video licensing ...

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Chicago Weather: Clear and cool Thursday night, warm and sunny on Friday

Chicago Weather: Clear and cool Thursday night, warm and sunny on Friday

Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert

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ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Severe storms; risk of large tornadoes

ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Severe storms; risk of large tornadoes

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Chicago weather: scattered storms Tuesday evening, severe storm threat Wednesday

Chicago weather: scattered storms Tuesday evening, severe storm threat Wednesday

Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert

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ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 [Chance for severe storms Wednesday]

ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 [Chance for severe storms Wednesday]

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Great Chicago Fire of 1871: How weather played a role | ABC7 Chicago

Great Chicago Fire of 1871: How weather played a role | ABC7 Chicago

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Remembering Historic 1967 Blizzard, 55 Years Ago Today In Chicago

Remembering Historic 1967 Blizzard, 55 Years Ago Today In Chicago

Wednesday's extreme cold is certainly rough to deal with, but it's probably still better than facing the historic blizzard that slammed ...

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Chicago Weather: Sunny and warm Friday on tap

Chicago Weather: Sunny and warm Friday on tap

Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert

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Severe weather brings storms across area, flooding in south suburbs

Severe weather brings storms across area, flooding in south suburbs

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