They don't call it the 'The Windy City' for nothing. On March 7th 2017 a 'High Wind Warning & Advisory' was in effect for most of Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs.
Chicago Winters can be especially unforgiving. Just ask anyone who lives in the area. From the suburbs to the city (and all across the state for that matter) a lot of the problems homeowners face are typical to the area. One of the most common: Ice Dams.