4 Early Morning Accidents with 12 Cars at LaGrange and Route 83

One person was taken to the hospital as a precaution Monday morning, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Slippery sheens of ice coating roadways Monday morning led to four separate vehicle accidents, involving 12 total cars, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Two vehicles rolled over, while two other accidents occurred involving five vehicles each between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. near LaGrange Road and Route 83, sheriff's office spokesperson Sophia Ansari wrote in an email. One person was taken to a hospital as a precaution, according to Ansari. "Everything should be cleared by now and the bridge has been salted," Ansari wrote. The National Weather Service reported that a mix of light freezing rain and snow would lead to hazardous driving conditions, and a weather advisory for the area will be held until 11 a.m. Monday. According …

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Share Snow Storm Photos in Our Winter Gallery

Winter is finally upon us. Got action shots of sledding, epic snow fights or pristine white winter scenery? Share them with the town.

Winter might have arrived a little late this year, but it's here. If you braved the snow today and took pictures of the surroundings in all of their winter glory, share them in our Snow Storm Gallery. Let's hope we don't have a repeat of the 2011 blizzard, right? Look back at our Blizzard 2011 gallery. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news:

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UPDATE: Schools Closed as Significant Snow Heads In

As much as to eight to 10 inches may fall in some areas Monday night and Tuesday throughout the day.

A winter storm warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Tuesday until 12 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. We can expect an estimated 4 to 8 inches of snow, and as much as 10 inches in some areas, according to the forecast. Accumulation could reach one to two inches an hour, making snow removal difficult.  The NWS also reports that winds might reach 25 to 30 mph, increasing the possibility of large snow drifts.  The following schools and school districts have closed for the day. All Village of Orland Park buildings are open Tuesday, including the Sportsplex. The village asks that residents keep garbage cans off the street if this is a trash day and to keep fire hydrants visible.  Snow plows are working throughout the storm…

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UPDATE: D135, D140, D146, D230 Cancel After School Activities Due to Weather

The National Weather Service issued an advisory for what might be the biggest snowstorm this winter season, with up to six inches of snow expected and heavy winds throughout Tuesday.

Update: 12:55 p.m. Orland School District 135 is canceling all after school activities Tuesday, as a heavy winter storm continues through the area. The Champions Day Care program will still continue as scheduled. But all other after school programs, including Young Rembrants and all Orland Youth Association activities, are cancelled, according to D135 Community Relations Coordinator Tracy Marc. Kirby School District 140 has also cancelled all after school activities, according to their website. Community Consolidated School District 146 also cancelled their after school activities due to the weather, according to administration staff. Consolidated High School District 230 also has cancelled all after school programs, including their night …

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How to Avoid Injury While Shoveling Snow

Removing ice and snow can take its toll on your back. The Rehabilitation Institute at Silver Cross Hospital offers a free lower back screening.

During this time of year, it’s relaxing to sip a steamy cup of hot cocoa and watch as a steady stream of snowflakes falls from the clouds, forming a sparkly blanket of snow all over the outdoors. But these cozy winter afternoons often are interrupted by the daunting realization that the snow must now be shoveled from the roads and walkways. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year approximately 16,500 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries that happened while shoveling or removing ice and snow manually. Each year in the United States, snow shoveling causes thousands of muscle sprains, broken bones, hurt backs, head injuries, and even deadly heart attacks. A sponsored article by Silver Cross …

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Pre Blizzard at the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink: Viewfinder

Last weekend, winter was certainly here, but not quite as intense as the last couple of days.

Wind chills will be keeping Orland Park's Winter Wonderland Ice Rink closed on Thursday, but just last week the rink was packed. Staff at the skating rink said people come from as far as Indiana to take a few turns around the rink. Visitors from Ireland have stopped by there too. Once things warm up a little, we suspect people will return.

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Blizzard Blog: The Cleanup

The historic winter storm has come and gone, and a rush to clean up has begun before deep freezes set in.

The Orland Park Patch Blizzard Blog is a one-stop shop for all things weather related and affected in town. We’ll be updating throughout the rest of the day into night, and through Thursday. Be in touch with us, and let us know if we need to add information. Comment below, email me, or call. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook, as we’ll be updating there as well. Few people in Orland Park lost power during the storm and even fewer needed to go to the Orland Park Police Department, which served as a warming station Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Aside from tenants who came to the police station after the roof blew off their apartment building on Jefferson Avenue, the only other visitors were commuters who …

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Blizzard 2011 Day Two Update: Power Outages, Snowfall and Closures in Orland

The following is a list of storm information, as well as area schools, organizations and major highways that have closed down due to the severe storm.

Editor's note: Wednesday afternoon, we started a new feature to focus on the storm cleanup called the Blizzard Blog. For a look at highway conditions throughout the state, a full map is on IDOT's website. Closures in nearby towns: All information comes directly from these schools and organizations or from www.emergencyclosingcenter.com.

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