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Winter’s grip tests workers from crossing guards to loggers
Cold, wind and freezing temperatures push Metra crossing guard Jimmy Schue to endure hours outdoors at East Hazel Crest. Public works chief Bruce Stone recalls 3 a.m. calls to fix frozen mains, while ComEd crews battle outages in biting weather. Electricians and firefighters face gloves and wet gear as they carry on with emergency duties.
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Jimmy Schue
Schue
Chicago
Calumet
Metra Electric
175Th Street
Park Avenue
Hazel Crest
Bruce Stone
Frankfort
Public Works
Streets
Dent
Sennen
Stone
Bob O'Leary
ComEd
O'Leary
O’leary
John Keenor
Union Electrician
Cook County
Keenor
Metra
176Th Street