Dozens of flights were canceled and rush hour traffic was slowed this morning as dense fog settled on the Chicago area.
As of 9 a.m., more than 50 flights had been canceled in Chicago, 49 at O'Hare International Airport and 3 at Midway Airport, according to FlightStats, which gathers data from airports and the Federal Aviation Administration. More than 300 flights were delayed, 232 at O'Hare and 88 at Midway.
On the roads, traffic moved slowly during the morning rush but no major accidents were reported, according to the Illinois State Police. Commuters were urged to leave extra space between vehicles.
The National Weather Service had issued a dense fog advisory until 8 a.m.
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