Snowstorm forces airlines to scrap Chicago flights
While snow led to canceled airline flights and treacherous side streets Saturday, some Chicago area residents were taking delight in the chance to play.
Members of First Baptist Church in Geneva parish, for example, put out an impromptu invite for a sledding get together on their Facebook page. About 30 children and adults showed up, some even bringing hot chocolate. A snowball fight among some of the adults ensued, too.
The day was less pleasant for travelers though, as airlines canceled nearly 100 flights out of Chicago’s two airports Saturday monring because the snowstorm reduced visibility.
The Chicago area was forecast to get 3 to 6 inches of snow by late Saturday afternoon.
ŸThe Associated Press contributed to this report.
A few inches of snow fell in the area, but state road crews were able to clear the white stuff Saturday from Route 47 in Lily Lake with no problem. Conditions around the area varied, with major roads generally in good shape, but side roads in some areas very slippery.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
A few inches of snow fell in the area, but state road crews were able to clear the white stuff Saturday from Route 47 in Lily Lake with no problem. Conditions around the area varied, with major roads generally in good shape, but side roads in some areas very slippery.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Sterling Moore of Batavia reacts after his snowball makes impact on a friend during a snowball fight Saturday with members of the First Baptist Church at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Fresh snow clings to branches Saturday at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.comBrad Vlcek of the Elk Grove Park District maintenance department uses a long brush Saturday to remove snow from an awning outside the Pavilion.
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.comJessica Meyers of the Elk Grove Park District maintenance department removes snow Saturday from the sidewalk outside the Pavilion.
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