Blizzard of 1979

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Blizzard of '79 crippled most of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana on January 13 and 14, 1979. The historic snow storm dumped more than 21 inches of snow over the two day period.

Flashback: Massive blizzard took over Chicago area in 1979

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