Weather officials issued a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. Thursday, warning of icy conditions and slick roads. A wintry mix of freezing rain, slow and sleet could make for dangerous travel conditions.

CHICAGO - Chicagoland is bracing for hazardous travel conditions as freezing rain and freezing drizzle move into the area this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the city, beginning at 6 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. Thursday. Meanwhile, an advisory for the south suburbs began at 4 p.m.