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O'Hare And Midway Airports Prep For Winter Storm Ahead Of Busy Christmas Weekend

The Chicago Department of Aviation expects nearly 3 million passengers for the Christmas weekend.

Officials are advising anyone planning to travel for the holiday weekend to arrive early and give yourself extra time to make your flight in case of traffic or long lines at the airport.
Officials are advising anyone planning to travel for the holiday weekend to arrive early and give yourself extra time to make your flight in case of traffic or long lines at the airport. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — City leaders are preparing for major impacts ahead of this week's winter storm, especially at the airports, where the Chicago Department of Aviation expects nearly 3 million passengers for the Christmas weekend.

Officials are advising anyone planning to travel for the holiday weekend to arrive early and give yourself extra time to make your flight in case of traffic or long lines at the airport.

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