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Radio Extra: Falling Ice Warning Issued as Danger From Above Looms

February 3, 2015 3:41pm | Updated February 3, 2015 3:41pm
Pedestrians passing a word of caution on Michigan Avenue.
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DNAinfo/David Matthews

DOWNTOWN — Where there's snow, there's ice.

City officials warned of falling ice Monday following the historic storm that dumped more than 19 inches of snow on Chicago over the weekend. During a news conference, Department of Buildings Commissioner Felicia Davis put the onus on landlords to protect Downtown pedestrians.

"The department is prepared to inspect reports of falling ice," Davis said. "The protocol is for the property owners and building managers to cordon off the area and to place signs, caution signs, warning of these conditions."

On this DNAinfo Radio Extra, David Matthews discusses if anyone is protected by the signs:

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