Ground stops issued at O'Hare, Midway airports amid severe weather

Severe weather in Chicago has resulted in thousands of customers losing power across the city. Additionally, the extreme conditions forced the issuance of ground stops at both O'Hare and Midway airports, disrupting aviation operations. These simultaneous events highlight the significant impact of the weather system on the city's critical infrastructure and transportation hubs, affecting both residential electricity services and the movement of passengers through major international and domestic airport terminals.