Excruciating long day. Some folks may be just getting home from work right about now hitting the road tarred its winter and you have to dress for it because we really felt it today. The commute home was nightmares tonight one in passable roads. Drivers forced to take their time. Some actually enjoying all of this white stuff but drivers finally getting paid to move it. We have been waiting for snow for so long. The kings have been a pretty good time as well. A graphic reminder of how quickly the roads can change keep a positive attitude. Telling us that 199 vehicles a hit the majors in the city along with Lakeshore Drive of course of the illinois tollway tells us that they responded with their entire fleet so a lot of snow on the roadways but of course slow going. Once again and always a reminder dress and drive for conditions. Its amazing the story on this storm is that this is a north suburban snowstorm it hasnt even really reached into the city. Look at some of this snow numbers here, wisconsin in kenosha leads the list with 9 in. Down. Like the northern tip of cook county north into wisconsin, 410 about to taper off next to nothing south of that in fact here is our forecast on how much snow will fall. I will tell you is going to go east and bring major problems. Winter weather advisories until midnight. There is the system that reigns on us over the weekend. Visibilitys are coming up. Cancellations, 225 by the count mel. The actor aero burned part of his face during rehearsal at the opera is back home tonight. Here is a picture of 24 yearold Leslie Daniels after suffering serious seconddegree burns to the lower part of his face thursday. He is expected to fully recover within 710 days he said his fire breathing days could be over and he is not able to talk about just what went wrong just yet. He signed papers that his share of a 2 million dry cleaning company would go exclusively to his wife whenever he died, he inked that deal in early may when in 1 million a and the lottery by the end of the month and then died in july. Its believed that he was murdered for the lottery money. An excon purportedly targeting police in southern california. Firstly Michelle Obama coming back home to honor the memory of a murdered teenager. So if you have a flat tire dead battery need a tow or lock your keys in the car, geicos emergency roadside assistance is there 24 7. Oh dear, i got a flat tire. Hmmm. Uh. Yeah, can you find a take where its a bit more dramatic on that last line, yeah . Yeah i got it right here. Someone help me i have a flat tire well its good. Good for me. What do you think . Geico. Fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. [ female announcer ] this year, i have a lot more than one valentine. One, for making my perfect cup of coffee. 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I would like to say that she is making many people think differently about a lot of things. Reverend Jesse Jackson just finished telling her classmates that they have the power to impact this high profile case and save lives down the road he wants the students to do what is most difficult Start Talking now. Somebody out there knows who killed this child. Most of our murders go unsolved because of the fear of lack of witness protection. A fear, that cycle must be broken. Raising concerns about how to accommodate the growing crowds for the gross funeral. Organizers suspect that some will be turned away once the churches built were told the secret service and Chicago Police will sealsee to everybodys safety. The funeral will begin on saturday here at 11 00 a. M. Carv im serious, we compare our direct rates side by side to find you a great deal even if its not with us. [ ding ] oh, thats helpful well, our company does that, too. Actually we invented that. Its like a sauna in here. 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He was elevated to the position of National WeatherService Director today and our congratulations to him he is very deserving. Look at the views are cameron folks have captured this snow really came down with those big flakes with 1 in. Diameter today they followed a morning of rain and freezing rain in the area. Tonight theyre winding down but this song will emerge some sunshine and melting will go on on saturday. The big storm is within this cloud measure. They are talking snowfalls of 13 ft. , blizzard warnings are out in boston. Here you see what is left of this note in our area is coming down respectively in some areas not fractions of a mile of his abilities as they were. This is a lighter brand of snow here is this note and harvard this is the view from schaumburg. Our models as the last of these floors will be exit in the area. Legs eric got close. It merges with this storm and isthis is one herculean weather system. Some amazing snow totals. 1 ft. In new york, there is hartford connecticut. You get the idea, concord New Hampshire over 18 in. Of snow and the wind with this thing will be amazing. The numbers are stunning and look at the winds with this thing. Sandy wind up the coast. These are wind gusts to 58 mi. Per hour in new york. The gulf stream runs up the coast here its reminiscent of the president s day storm. This one will not affect the nations capital. The rain has changed to snow in many areas only about an inch in the southern suburbs. 29 for the love tonight. This could be an active storm and put down a pretty good rain. We switch back to snow showers and turn colder next week. There could be a storm system getting close to us we have had a lot of trouble around valentines day. Coming up no time retaliating against torres for the playoffs. Rich making the big romantic gesture. Thats powerful. Verizon. Get a droid razr m by motorola in pink for 49. 99. Eat good fats. Avoid bad. 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Later on Patrick Sharp came for the one timer the hawks in charge for1 the bears wide receiver earl bennett praised todays costar he was at the boys and girls club and logan square he says that he has talked to a new coach mark truckman and is excited about the what the bears offense will look like next season. We just talked football and it was a lot of fun. They are excited about the group that we have i am nancy to get the playbook in. To go through it and see what type of place he has drawn up as usual, bill murray in costume for the first autographing a womans head. Always a lot of fun there with the amateurs. Jack lemmon in the old days, now it is bill murray. That is the news for this thursday night. Stay tuned for the bulls game coming up right here on wgn. Tonight on americas funniest home videos are you ready to take the plunge say goodbye to planet earth and hello to a whole other world . So let yourself go. We promise you wont get burned. It doesnt matter what your problem is well help you get a grip. Tonight on afv. And now on final approach, its daisy fuentes. And pushing back from the gate, john fugelsang. Thank you. Thank you very [ cheering ] thank you. Thank you very much. Welcome to our show. How are you feeling tonight, john . Im making eye contact with you. Pretty good. How about yourself . I feel great. Actually, you know, i [ cellular phone ringing ] thats mine. Im sorry. Sorry, sorry. Ive got to grab this call. We can fix this in post later on, right . John, were doing a show. Its a television show. Its business. Hi. Yeah, hello. Yes, can i have your credit card number . Uhhuh. Expiration date, sir . Okay, thank you. Right now shes wearing this kind of orangey thing. Its, uh. Ii dont know how you describe it. A lot of mad housemoms in idaho will be writing in about this one. The heels about its like shes reading braille, if you really want to know. The heels are about 4 inches. Give me thhello how much are you paying for this . Really . Actually, its about a few inches above the knee. No, no, no, no thats not part of the deal. Thats going to cost you extra. Well split the difference all right . You Better Believe it. Heres some video clips. John most people say they enjoy this for the sport, but just like auto racing, they come for the crashes. Theres only one way to tell if a melon is ripe and thats to thump it. Man oops. Ohh. Ernie dreams of someday being in the nba. He heard they have a great medical plan. It takes a lot of bravery and dedication but strange as it may seem this is the only known effective way to cure hiccups in a cow. The nice thing about living out in the country is that everything moves a little slower, including, but not limited to, deathdefying stunts. Woman aah aah daisy, you know that your dog nibbles uh, thats noodles. Noodles is my dog. Your dog piddles hes descended from wolves. Well, yeah. I mean, all dogs descended from wolves, and your cats evolved from lions and tigers. Isnt that weird . Think about this. Its a long way from stalking prey in the jungle to playing with the toilet paper roll for three hours. Yeah, i guess. Whats your point . My point is that its sad these animals have really let themselves go in the evolutionary scale. They should show some pride in their heritage before it disappears completely. Its already too late for some species. Look at these. John the schnauzer was bred to be a tireless badger hunter. Now get a look at him. Daisy parrots once migrated thousands of miles each year. Now, well, they just sit around getting drunk telling old pirate stories. Woman i love it. Ever since the donkeys unionized, they dont haul a thing until their first cup of coffee. Man why is your tail wagging . Woman benjamin. Keep the dog in the tub. Five minutes ago, that jar was full of mayonnaise. Are you crying for attention here . Are we neglecting you or something . Im watching this special about old borscht belt comedians and all of them were saying the same thing. The kids say they dont have anyplace to be bad. When we were starting out we had somewhere where we could be bad. Thats just not true. What do you mean . First of all ive seen comics who seem willing to be bad, and, second, if any performer needs a place to fail, well, well be happy to help them right here. No, i dont want to play daisy bobbys piano playing is coming along, but his sisters singing lessons just arent panning out. Stop it go no ha ha ha ha. If you go to open stage night at the luau hut, dont sit in the front row especially if youre wearing polyester. Okay, chain saw jugglers youre next. Eric was excited to show his friends that hed got his training wheels off, but he thought one more dry run wouldnt hurt. You know, frank would be the first guy to tell you that gymnastics is a lot like life. Youve got to know when to let go. [ organ playing ] once youve perfected your act and rehearsed it over and over its time to reap the sweet rewards of fame. On the bright side there were no bad reviews. Coming up on afv a dizzying array of wisdomdefying stunts. Man ooh. Ow [ male announcer ] the average person spends as much time in the bathroom as on vacation. Shake it up tic tac. Try it in freshmint and download the tic tac viewr app. My lips love this new lipcolor. A lipstain with wet shine loreal creates caresse wet shine stain a lipstain and so much more loreals innovative formula delivers lasting color like a lipstain with 30 water its the wet look for my lips. Beautifully lasting, shiny lightweight its all my lips could want in 12 fresh shades loreals new caresse wet shine stain youre worth it im here with daphne oz, a model of healthy habits. So daphene, do you eat activia. I do its always in my fridge. And you know activia isnt just for minor digestive issues. 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For years, i was too scared to jump off it until finally one day i got the nerve to climb up that ladder. I walked out onto the diving board platform, stood at the precipice looking down at the water for about 20 minutes paralyzed, unable to budge. My father had to climb up there. Aw, did he bring you down . No, my dad convinced me to face my fears. What did he say . He said, dont be such a girl, and pushed me off. John muffin has been stacked up on the runway for hours just waiting for clearance from the tower. Its a go, muffin. None of the normal punishments seemed to faze the kids, so mom and dad had to resort to plan b the gut crusher. Aah yeah aah aah yeah, baby whoo are you two going to stop fighting now . Aah yeah yeah whoo yeah oops, i guess the windows arent rolled down. Sorry, dad. Ha ha ha ha. Guess what, guys. We just got this next clip in here at afv, and i think it deserves its own little spot because its just about perfect simple, understated, spontaneous. It comes from great britain, but dont worry you dont have to speak british to understand it. Enjoy. You know, they say owning a pet can add years to a Senior Citizens life. I guess theres just something about cleaning up poop that makes life worth living. I think it has more to do with companionship. Whatever, but before you rush out to buy your elderly loved one a furry friend make sure it fits their life make sure theyre not allergic and most of all, do the math. What do you mean do the math . I mean, dogs can live for, like, 15 years. You dont want to buy a puppy for a 98yearold. Maybe a fish or a wounded hamster. Okay, fine, but, you know, if you use common sense, pets and Senior Citizens are great together especially if youve got a video camera. [ barking ] [ barking ] daisy you know these two took third at the iditarod talent show. [ barking ] [ barking ] [ howling ] [ howling ] grandma can eat ribs now. Well, with rusty there to prechew them. Thats the way we eat ribs a family affair. Mmm. [ bird chirping ] oh, no not every senior wants a pet. Sometimes you have to force it on them. Aah woman its on your shoulder in 3, 2, 1. Aah woman ha ha ha ha ohh ohh remember, the gift of a pet can make a seniors life complete. This message brought to you by the artificialhip makers of america. Aah girl ha ha ha ha ha so, daisy, do you have any plans yet for the big newyearseve millenniumbashparty thing . Yeah, well, i was trying to decide between the Great Pyramids in egypt or this big bash in paris. You . I was trying to decide between the 6pack of malt liquor or the box of sparkling mateus. Hey, i say splurge. Get them both. Maybe ill get a date, and ill do that. Some people believe the world is actually going to end that night. I hope we have advance notice because if we do ill charge a lot more on my credit cards for christmas. You models always thinking. Anyway, just in case the world does come to an end, heres a few tips on how to get by after armageddon. You love me so much. I cant stand you. John gathering food will be a high priority after the apocalypse so it doesnt hurt to practice. Daisy there wont be mechanics, so youll have to keep your own vehicle running. [ car horn honks ] again, gathering food will be a priority so dont worry about sportsmanship or dignity. Just get dinner. Fishermen and soccer players will have the highest chance for survival. Prepare your children for anything. Woman adam, what are you calling for . The coyotes. Why . cause i want them to come in. Is there a full moon tonight . Yeah. [ growls ] aah [ sobs ] after armageddon survival of the fittest will be the law of the land. The weak will only bring you down. Sup homies . ready in a minute dad. Whats the 411 . I can meet you in the car. Nah, bro im cool. Im just chillmaxin. Is there something that you wanted . We cant just spend a little qt as a posse . On the download . Dad, why are you talking like that . I was just hoping you would give me the last piece of bacon. Holler holla. I dont know. [ male announcer ] when it comes to common language we all speak bacon. The very best cuts naturally hardwood smoked. Its unanimous food. Its oscar mayer. At enterprise rentacar, we love weekends. And were making it easier than ever to getaway with our 9. 99 weekend specials. Get a great weekend car. At a great weekend price. announcer pick enterprise. Well pick you up. Now mega lash volume goes mega plush bye, bye brittle volum express mega plush from maybelline new york. Our first gelmousse mascara for mega lush lashes, soft to the touch. Mega plush mascara maybe its maybelline. Hurry into kmart this valentines day and get 75 off all fine jewelry plus, members earn points on every purchase dont miss out at kmart sup . As a mom, you always know whats best for your family. Thats why you serve tyson Crispy Chicken strips. They love the taste of crispy, juicy, all white meat chicken. You love that theyre packed with protein and made with 100 all natural ingredients. Finally, something everyone wants. Tyson Crispy Chicken strips. You love em. They love em. Everyones happy. Child thanks, mom so, listen, i think i may have done something to alienate jamie the teleprompter guy. What makes you say that . Well, look at the teleprompter right there. See, notice how all of your lines are all printed neatly . But whenever one of mine comes up it just says wing it, punk. Yeah, well, you know maybe you should apologize to him. I guess i ought to. I cant learn these things. Jamie, im sorry for whatever it was i did. Oh, it worked. Theres my line. All right, here we go. Heres some funny video clips. Good. Okay, thanks. I didnt want to learn that, you know . John in hindsight maybe it was a bad idea to attach a bayonet to the tip of the kite. Nothings too good for the johnsons piranhas. Heres a tip for all you wouldbe daredevils scout the landing site. Man ooh. Ow ow the smoke seems to be coming from his butt. And this is the moment becca and her therapist traced her mistrust of her father back to. Aah aah aah all right, okay, thats the end of the Light Entertainment part of the show. Right now its time for some bloody, cutthroat competition. One of these 3 videos is going to win 10,000 bucks. Will it be agony and ivory, sent in by ed, karen, david, and Carolyn Novak from burnaby British Columbia . Quiet daisy bobbys piano playing is coming along, but his sisters singing lessons just arent panning out. Aah stop it go no scarikeets, sent in by wanda, bruce, and audrey mann from brantford, ontario . Oh, no not every senior wants a pet. Sometimes you have to force it on them. [ chirping ] in 3, 2, 1. Aah or the howling, sent in by harley, carol and adam benson from Manitowish Waters wisconsin . [ howls ] woman adam, what are you calling for . The coyotes. Why . cause i want them to come in. Is there a full moon tonight . Yeah. [ growls ] aah [ sobs ] all right, well, those are your choices. Now on my mark pick your favorite, okay . Mark. Heres a trivia question whos gonna win . The answer in a moment. Go go Olive Gardens three course italian dinner. Just 12. 95. Choose one of five new entrees like penne di mare with shrimp. Plus soup or salad and finish with dessert. 3 courses, just 12. 95 go olive garden if it wasnt for you dont know what id do id have nothing to prove [ male announcer ] zales is the diamond store. Save 30 percent off an amazing selection storewide now through sunday. Are you working at the wrong end of hair . [ female announcer ] introducing clear scalp and hair beauty therapy. Like good soil is to a tree so is a wellnourished scalp the right foundation for strong, beautiful hair. 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Okay, i have got the results of the vote right here and well be back in a minute to read them. Psych im just kidding. The second place prize goes to scarikeet, sent in by wanda, bruce, and audrey mann from brantford, ontario. And the winner of the 10,000 grand prize is the howling, sent in by harley, carol and adam benson from Manitowish Waters wisconsin. Congratulations, you guys. Oh, you dont look so scared anymore. Were you really, really scared . No. Oh, you looked a little scared to me. Come on. This is your chance to get back at dad. Make everybody feel sorry for you. My question is why was he looking for coyotes in the first place . What was up with that . Theyll howl behind the house once in a while. He likes to imitate them and get them into the backyard. Is he still looking for them . Oh, he still howls for them. Even after that, youre still looking for them . Weve got a coyote for you right there. Youve got 10,000 bucks. What are you going to do with the money . We havent decided yet. Buy a car. What are you going to do with the car . Drive it. Okay, good luck with that, and good luck to all of you when you go out for the 100,000 with that video, okay . So cute. He is, isnt he . By the way aah you scared me, john. Anyway, thats the show for tonight. That wasnt that hard. Well, its not supposed to be. Oh, well, great job. Remember, here at afv, crash and splash equals cash. See you. Bye. Im a tax professional. Thats all i know. Prior to joining h r block. I was a cfo for 25 years. We know and we understand. Tax laws, tax theories. This is my dream job. This is my favorite thing in the world to do. Ive done 25,000 tax returns. You might say ive had some experience. I will back you up. Bring it on. Want to get started on a great weekend . Start at enterprise. With great weekend rates starting at just 9. 99 a day. Weekends at enterprise are special. Let us show you what that means. announcer pick enterprise. Well pick you up. 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