CHICAGO (WLS) -- The wind coming in off the lake stings Wednesday, and the cold weather will stay for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, there was a plea to clear the sidewalks in the city Wednesday afternoon as the bitter cold moves in. Snow-covered sidewalks may turn even more treacherous, especially for those with mobility issues.

The weather caused some travel issues Wednesday evening. A ground stop was issued from 6:12 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at Chicago's O'Hare Airport due to snow or ice, the FAA said.

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Chicagoans are doing their best to get ready for another arctic blast.

"I would have much rather stayed in a nice warm bed to be honest," Elmwood Park resident Paul Hlepas said. "My bones and the weather don't get along too well."

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