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A snowy morning near the lakefront. Pat Nabong/Block Club Chicago

Frozen Chicago In Photos

Chicago is grinding to a halt from the sub-zero polar vortex. But the deep freeze is creating some amazing scenes.

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CHICAGO — It’s 20 degrees below zero, and the safest thing to do is stay inside. But some of you ventured out and came back with some amazing photos. Here’s a roundup.

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Hi. Yes we’re safe. Don’t go outside.

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Current #ootd 🥶. #polarvortex #chicago

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Some Non-Essential Businesses Remain Open In Chicago: ‘It’s Profits Over People,’ Worker Says

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Cook County Jail Detainee Dies Of Coronavirus, Sheriff’s Office Says

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After Car Crashes Into Parked Car, Passenger Gets Out And Shoots At Driver

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