Plows clear snow around a United Express jet at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. United Airlines canceled more than 50 percent of its flights from O'Hare because of the snowy weather.
Blizzards paralyze much of Midwest.
The first major storm of the season dumped up to 12 inches of snow on Chicago, and states from Nebraska to Michigan are feeling the chill. More than a foot of snowfall were reported in parts of Illinois and Indiana. Northern Indiana could be buried in 20 inches of the white stuff, the National Weather Service predicted. The snow took its toll on commuters and travelers throughout the region. Some commuters braving the elements had to travel two hours to get to work.