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Images: Aftermath of the Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children.
Local Red Cross office, Salvation Army helping tornado victims May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Those looking to help out the communities of Oklahoma City can make monetary donations, as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Amry are currently mobilizing supplies and personnel. “We have people that are trained and ready to deploy; we just need to get the word if help is needed,” a Red Cross official in Arlington Heights said.
Suburban comfort dogs making trip to Oklahoma after tornado May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
As rescuers continue their frantic search for survivors in Oklahoma, several golden retrievers — including two from the torando-ravaged community of Joplin, Mo., — will help begin the healing process. Lutheran Church Charities President Tim Hetzner this afternoon saw off a group of four dogs and five handlers belonging to the Addison-based organization’s K9 Comfort Dogs Ministry, which aims to be a calming influence in the wake of disaster.
Schaumburg trustee tells of Oklahoma tornado experienceMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Huddled in a closet as the house around them was being disintegrated by Monday's massive tornado in Moore, Okla., Schaumburg Village Trustee Frank Kozak and his wife, Char, think the water heater that fell on them may be the reason they survived. “I just thank God that we're alive,” Frank Kozak said.
Images: Weekend tornadoes hit the Midwest May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Tornadoes hit the Midwest hard over the weekend killing one person and damaging hundreds of homes.
Images: Oklahoma Tornado Strikes Elementary School May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Images of severe weather on Monday. A monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
20 children among 51 killed in Oklahoma tornadoMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
Tornado, severe thunderstorm watches in effect May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Tornado and severe thunderstorm weather watches are in effect in parts of the Chicago suburbs Sunday night.
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter. The tornadoes that touched down in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa were part of a massive, northeastward-moving storm system that stretched from Texas to Minnesota.
Flood won’t stop Centennial Beach from opening on time May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville's Centennial Beach will open right on time this spring, despite last month's severe flooding that caused the DuPage River to overflow into the property along the downtown Riverwalk. The day after the flood, Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury said he was confident the beach and pool would be ready by 11 a.m. May 25. Recreation Director Brad Wilson confirmed Friday the park is ready to go.
10 tornadoes whip through North Texas; 6 dead May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. Emergency responders were still searching for missing people Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service gave a preliminary estimate of Wednesday night’s violent system, saying a tornado in Granbury had wind speeds between 166 mph and 200 mph.
Images: Texas Tornados May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. Emergency responders were still searching for missing people Thursday afternoon.
FEMA’s Lisle recovery center to stay open as long as needed May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Dozens of home and business owners visited FEMA’S Disaster Recovery Center on Thursday during its first day of operation at the Lisle Police Department. Those affected by last month’s floods can get help to apply for federal assistance in the form of FEMA grants and low-interest loans to cover uninsured costs ranging from repairs to alternative housing. “We want to talk to people who are insured and those who aren’t because we’ve got programs to fill in some of the holes of insurance,” FEMA spokesman Mike McCormick said.
DuPage flood damage estimates top $6.5 million May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Cleaning up the aftermath of last month's widespread floods will cost communities throughout DuPage County at least $6.58 million. The estimate provided Wednesday more than doubles the $3.16 million threshold DuPage needed to reach to qualify for a federal assistance.
Has Des Plaines River flood prevention stalled?Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly 27 years since the twin deluges of 1986 and 1987 set new flooding records affecting thousands of homes and businesses, only three of the six flood control projects proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers have been acted upon. Among the flood control projects that remain is the proposed expansion of Big Bend Lake reservoir in Des Plaines, one of the areas hardest hit by the April 17 storm.
Spending cuts may deep-six crucial flood gauges Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
More than 100 crucial gauges that warn of imminent flooding or lack of needed water will be shut down starting next month as part of the federal government's automatic budget cuts. Some are in the nine states threatened with spring flooding, including Illinois.
No decision yet on federal funding for DuPage cleanup Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Communities throughout DuPage County will have to wait a little longer to find out if they're going to be reimbursed by the federal government for costs related to last week's floods. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday extended a deadline for municipalities, townships, park districts and other governmental entities to submit expense forms to the county's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Des Plaines inspects homes damaged by flood Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Four crews of Des Plaines housing inspectors were out in force Tuesday, knocking on doors of homes along the floodplain to gauge the extent of damage. Inspections began last Thursday after the Des Plaines River breached its banks Wednesday night and flooded residential neighborhoods all along the river, and many businesses downtown and along Oakton Street.
Des Plaines begins cleanup, says 2,000 properties damaged Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Cleanup of debris in the aftermath of the Des Plaines River flooding began in earnest Monday in Des Plaines, but it's expected to take weeks. "We are now expecting over 2,000 properties that are likely affected," said Alex Dambach, director of community and economic development.
McHenry County cataloging flood damage Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn's decision to declare McHenry County a state disaster area due to the flooding, meant the state and county could start assessing the damage floodwater, a process that began Monday. At the same time, Algonquin Police Chief Russell Laine reminded would-be boaters to stay out of the Fox River, which is closed due to the flooding.