White Out

The blizzard of 2011 will definitely go down in history as one of the worst blizzards in Chicago history. People all around the city were rushing to get off work yesterday, but last night 600 to 900 people were stranded on Lake Shore drive after a series of car accidents. People began to leave their cars, and brace the blizzard, while the drivers who stayed in their cars were there for 12 hours. Chicago city officials made statements before and after the blizzard urging drivers to be cautious, to not leave their cars if they got stuck, and to avoid driving if possible.

The blizzard also brought with its wrath lighting, and thunder that knocked down power, leaving thousands of Chicagoans without electricity. According to CBS 2 in Chicago many roads were and still are closed due to the hazardous conditions. All public schools and city colleges were closed for the first time since 1999, when the city faced its last major blizzard. Chicago public schools will remain closed on Thursday as well.

Governor Pat Quinn issued more national guards to the state to help out with the snow clean up. There have been many reports of people helping eachother dig out their cars, and one lady provided food for the stranded motorists on Lake Shore drive last night.

Although there is no school in Chicago, that won't keep kids from going outside, where they were sledding and skiing on Lake Shore drive and at Grant Park. The side streets and alleys remain non drivable as city road crews focus on cleaning main roads.

Many people all over the country will remember where they were the day the horrendous blizzard hit. Time will tell how long it will take for streets and businesses to go back to normal.