The Chicago area was bracing for a major snowstorm this weekend and dangerous holiday travel conditions, as a winter system threatened to dump nearly a foot of snow on the region. A winter storm warning was issued for the entirety of the Chicago area and northwest Indiana,

A major weekend snowstorm is set to bring 6 to 12 inches of snow across Chicagoland, followed by dangerous cold next week.

Chicago is under a winter storm warning. Heavy snow forecasted to impact travel. Significant snowfall rates are anticipated this afternoon and evening, leading to hazardous conditions.

More than 1,100 flights were canceled at Chicago airports as the storm disrupted travel for those headed home after Thanksgiving.

More than 100 flights were cancelled and over 785 were delayed out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport Saturday morning, according to Flightaware.com. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple advisories for the Chicago region, including a winter storm warning, gale warning, and hazardous weather outlook.

Hundreds of flights have been canceled in and around Chicago and roads are becoming treacherous as one of the busiest travel weekends of the year collides with a major storm bringing wintery conditions throughout the US Midwest Saturday.

The Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway, and Chicago airports expect to see record numbers of travelers this week.

Chicago Public Schools spent $7.7 million on excessive travel while only 30.5% of students read proficiently, sparking outrage over misplaced priorities.