‘Don’t be stupid’: Chicago reporter warns locals to stay smart during deep freeze

WGN reporter Nancy Loo doesn’t pull any punches.

During a live weather report on WGN Morning News on Wednesday, Loo had a message to Chicagoans: don’t be stupid.

The windy city was experiencing temperatures as low as -15 C with the wind chill making it feel like -28 C.

The blunt report not only garnered a standing ovation from the show’s co-anchors, but it has made headlines around the world.

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Some are calling Loo’s report “the greatest live report” and many are calling themselves new fans of the longtime journalist.

But it seems as though Loo’s message didn’t resonate with everyone.

In a response to her viral clip, Loo added that another thing she thinks is stupid are reporter snow angels.

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“It almost never fails. I get tons of requests every time there’s a major snow storm,” she said in another broadcast.

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