Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration for the entire state Tuesday as a massive winter storm was poised to sock parts of the Chicago area with almost a foot of snow.
for the south suburbs and northwest Indiana will be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 6 p.m. Wednesday, with up to 11 inches expected in some areas.
"On the ground, all state assets stand ready to assist," Pritzker said in a statement. "I encourage everyone to do what you can to stay safe: listen to local authorities to stay up to date with the latest conditions in your community and make sure your household has essentials." "If you don’t have to travel, please stay home," Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Tuesday afternoon at a news conference. "The easiest way to avoid the dangers of the storm is to be inside.""For those of you who could work remotely, we encourage you to do so. For everyone else working or commuting during this storm, we’re doing all we can to make your commute safer," Preckwinkle said.Snow is on the way.
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