People were out and about celebrating Valentine's Day in the Chicago area on Saturday.

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Most people retreat indoors when temperatures plummet below zero. Chicago Sun-Times photojournalist Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere heads toward the water. Whether on assignment or not, his passion for ...