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And it’s just going to get colder. With temperatures in the single digits Megan Winzeler tries to shield her face while crossing Irving Park Road at Lincoln Avenue. She said, “I think it’s starting to feel typical of Chicago.” | Michael Schmidt/Sun-Times

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Trying to stay warn Beth Marszalek walks down Lincoln Avenue towards Irving Park Road. She said,”Cold weather is fine. I like the seasons. But when it is this cold I try to stay home.” | Michael Schmidt/Sun-Times

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A bundled up person waits to cross the street at Irving Park Road and Lincoln Avenue Wednesday afternoon. | Michael Schmidt/Sun-Times

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Chevell Evans has no problem staying warm and delivering the mail Wednesday afternoon on Lincoln Avenue just north of Irving Park Road. He said, “The biggest thing is to keep moving.” He said that he was born and raised here and has been delivering the mail for 20 years. | Michael Schmidt/Sun-Times

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