Weather: Storms approaching ...

After above average temperatures for Illinois on Wednesday, a blast of winter will affect parts of the state on Friday. The National Weather Service reports the system will arrive Thursday night in the form of rain. During the day Friday, the rain will change over to snow for areas west of the Illinois River and north, affecting Chicago. Some areas may receive several inches of wet, heavy snow.

Locally -- High today near 45, Cloudy.  Mix of snow and ice tonight and Friday.

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