CHICAGO (WLS) — Bitterly cold temperatures are approaching the Chicago area, making it feel like single digits on Friday and continuing through the weekend.
People could be seen bundled up Thursday night in downtown Chicago, and it’s only going to start to feel colder.
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We will soon see some of the coldest air we’ve seen in months, ABC7 Meteorologist Larry Mowry said.
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The City of Chicago is opening more than 150 warming centers Friday morning in anticipation of the frigid cold.
On Friday, community service centers, Chicago public libraries, and Chicago Park District locations will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Similarly, some of these sites will offer services on Saturday and Monday but will remain closed on Sunday.
A full list of warming centers and winter resources across Chicago can be found here.
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket was open Thursday for those looking for something to do besides eating and watching football.
Visitors seemed to enjoy the holiday tradition, despite the cold.
As for Shaun Lysen’s dog Teddy, the turkey costume he was wearing probably made the cold temperatures more doable.
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