Blizzard Closings, Delays For Chicago Schools, Businesses

CHICAGO — The first snow of the season doesn't always mean a day off for schools. But when that first snow is a blizzard, odds are pretty good must students will be able to sleep in late.

That's the case for the snowstorm making its way through the Chicago area Sunday night and early Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning until 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, for Cook County.

Snow accumulations are expected to be 7 to 11 inches, with localized amounts reaching 13 inches, according to the weather agency. Wind gusts as strong as 45 mph could cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions, and snowfall rates could be more than 2 inches per hour.

The expected blizzard has already severely affected plans for many travelers heading home following the Thanksgiving holiday. Hundreds of flights at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports were canceled Sunday in anticipation of the snowstorm.

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The following schools, businesses and institutions will have delayed openings or will be closed because of the blizzard. Patch will continue to update the list, so check back later to see what has been added.

• EEO Family and Associates: Closed Monday
• Aspira Charter Schools: Closed Monday
• De La Salle Institue: Closed Monday. Follow E-Day policy.
• Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago: All locations closed Monday
• Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart: Closed Monday
• Menta Academy Midway/Sports Academy: Closed Monday
• National Louis University: Open at 10:20 a.m. Monday
• Robert Morris University: No morning classes Monday. Afternoon classes as scheduled. Employees report at 1 p.m.
• St. Jerome School: Closed Monday
• St. John Fisher School: Closed Monday
• St. Patrick High School: Closed Monday
• St. Sava Academy: Closed Monday
• St. Therese Catholic School: Closed Monday
• Our Lady of Guadalupe School: Opening at 10 a.m. Monday
• St. Ignatius College Prep: Closed Monday
• St. Procopius School: Closed Monday
• Bridgeport Catholic Academy (South): Closed Monday
• Children of Peace (Holy Trinity Campus): Closed Monday
• Mount Carmel High School: Opening at 9:05 a.m. Monday
• St. Monica Academy: Closed Monday
• St. Thomas Apostle School: Closed Monday
• Holy Trinity High School: Closed Monday
• Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park: Closed Monday
• Immaculate Conception School (North Park): Closed Monday
• Morgan Park Academy: Closed Monday
• Mother McAuley High School: Closed Monday
• Old St. Mary's Catholic School: Closed Monday
• Paul Mitchell The School: Closed Monday
• Rescue Missionary Christian School: Closed Monday
• Sauganash Montessori School: Closed Monday
• St. Bede the Venerable School: Closed Monday
• St. Christina School: Closed Monday
• St. Eugene School: Closed Monday
• St. Helen School: Closed Monday
• St. Mary of the Angels School: Closed Monday
• St. Mary of the Woods School: Closed Monday
• St. Walter School: Closed Monday
• American Bar Association: Opening two hours late
• Beverly Montessori School: Closed Monday
• Christ the King School: Closed Monday
• Coyne College: Closed Monday

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