Overnight snowfall threatens Tuesday morning commute

Bands of regular snowfall that moved throughout the Chicago space early Tuesday will make for hazardous driving circumstances through the morning commute, in response to the climate service. Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., moderate-to-heavy snows moved in a southeastern route, affecting areas together with Waukegan, Elgin, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Ottawa, the National Weather Service stated. Though the worst snowfall has handed, there are possibilities for flurries and blowing snow till about 10 a.m., the climate service stated. Drivers are suggested to organize for slippery roadways on account of slush and poor visibility throughout their morning journey. [Evening Update]: Steadier snow strikes in tonight. Expect snow or slush-covered roads for the

CPS strike: Negotiations proceed in a single day after flurry of

A flurry of exercise noticed high officers from the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools huddle behind closed doorways effectively previous midnight to try to hammer out a deal to convey the 25,000 putting academics again to work, however no settlement was introduced after hours of intense negotiations. It was unclear how late talks would proceed, however the union issued a press launch shortly after 11 p.m. Monday saying “the CTU bargaining team remains at the table and does not plan on leaving until they’ve managed to get a tentative agreement with CPS.” CPS officers had earlier made an analogous pledge to remain “as long as it takes” to get a deal throughout talks at

Lake Shore Drive ramp to shut for in a single day Navy Pier

A Lake Shore Drive ramp in Streeterville might be closed for in a single day work on the Navy Pier Flyover mission. The ramp from northbound Lake Shore to Illinois Street might be closed from 12:01 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday to put in new metal beams for the flyover, in response to a press release from the Chicago Department of Transportation. During the closure, northbound drivers wishing to succeed in Illinois might be rerouted by way of Randolph Street and Lower Lake Shore, CDOT mentioned. Construction on the flyover, which is able to carry pedestrian and bike visitors on the Lakefront Trail over Illinois Street and Grand Avenue, began in 2014 after years of planning.