Open-And-Shut Snow War Over Road Clearings
Open and blocked sections marked by drifting in open areas and abandoned cars after a massive snowfall. Local officials blame jurisdictional handoffs between Palatine and state crews for varying conditions on Northwest Highway and other main roads through Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Wheeling.
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Ill. Rte. 53
Wilke Road
Schaumburg Township
Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove
Dobbins
Nine hour trip on I-90 ends in snowbound gridlock
Drivers on I-90 faced a desolate night as Lake Street exit was impassable and Rte. 83 opened late. State police showed minimal presence while motorists crowded the highways, abandoning cars, and trudging through drifts toward warmth and shelter.
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Addison
Lake Street
I-90
Weather snapshot across the nation and states
The forecast calls for snow over parts of the north Atlantic states and upper Plains with showers along the northern Pacific Coast. Elsewhere, skies are mostly fair. Statewide, the north and central regions see sunny, warmer conditions with highs in the mid to upper 40s, the west clears to upper 40s or low 50s, and the south enjoys sunshine with highs near 60.
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North Atlantic States
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Pacific Coast
Suburban bands shine at Fiesta Musical Mexicana
Wheeling and Conant high schools earned top honors in Mexico City competition. Wheeling swept golds in jazz marching and concert bands, while Conant took jazz gold and symphonic bronze. Wheeling Madrigal Singers earned a silver. Local districts plan classes after snow pause. many Northwest suburban schools remain on spring break.
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Wheeling
Conant
Mexico City
Madrigal Singers
Des Plaines
East Maine
Maine Township High School
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