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Here is a comparison of some hectic moments that almost seem like mirrored images of the decade-long journey for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Metra and Amtrak service experienced delays on late Monday afternoon after a freight train hit a pedestrian in north suburban Northbrook.

Icy roads caused a number of crashes in the Chicago area early Monday morning, shutting down roadways as crews worked to salt. Susan Carlson reports.

Black ice caused a number of crashes in the Chicago area early Monday morning, shutting down roadways as crews worked to salt.

Commuters during a snowy Tuesday morning were met with some of the worst travel times the Chicago area has seen in years.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DuPage County Monday afternoon. The warning expired at 4:15 p.m.

Expect mostly cloudy skies and mild temps Monday afternoon. Some showers and storms are possible.

As record-breaking cold settles on the Chicago area, commuters brace for chilly wait times and weather-related schedule changes.

Metra has a plan in place and city officials are preparing for the worst as the severe cold can wreak havoc on mass transit systems. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski joins us live from Union Station.