Photos: Sandy slams Chicago’s Lakefront

SHARE Photos: Sandy slams Chicago’s Lakefront

As the superstorm formerly known as Sandy moves inland, its winds are reaching far enough west to slam Chicago and its lakefront with tropical storm force winds. Here are some photos from around the city. Click all photos to embiggen and check back for additional photos as the day goes on.

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Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

Al Podgorski/Chicago Sun-Times

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Scott Olson/Getty Images

Scott Olson/Getty Images

M. Spencer Green/AP Photos

M. Spencer Green/AP Photos

M. Spencer Green/AP Photos

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Brian Jackson/Chicago Sun-Times

Brian Jackson/Chicago Sun-Times

Brian Jackson/Chicago Sun-Times

Brian Jackson/Chicago Sun-Times

Brian Jackson/Chicago Sun-Times

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