An “intense” band of lake effect snow was falling across the Chicago area late Friday morning, with a new winter storm issued for parts of Cook County and the National Weather Service warning of low ...

Bursts of lake-effect snow could drop several inches of snow on parts of Chicago area Friday and Saturday.

UPDATE: O'Hare Airport issued a ground stop for departures to Chicago due to snow or ice. THe ground stop was in effect until at least 8 a.m., the FAA's website showed. Light, scattered snow showers ...