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With these temperature swings, only strong flowers survive May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Shutting off the heat and switching on the air-conditioning? Plants at Morton Arboretum in Lisle tried to fight off a freeze early Monday morning but will bask in 80-degree temperatures today. "All those hanging baskets people get for Mother's Day, if they were under an eave, they are probably OK. But if they got frosted, you're going to see it," says Kris Bachtell of the Morton Arboretum.
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.
Harry Volkman weathers wild Chicago climateApr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Imagine a time when broadcasting tornado warnings was forbidden. Legendary TV meteorologist Harry Volkman of Itasca, who turned 87 this week, recalls the time he violated FCC rules by becoming the first weathercaster to issue a tornado warning on TV.
Bob Chinn’s in Wheeling closed due to flooding Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Bob Chinn’s Crab House in Wheeling is closed due to flooding, according to an email from the restaurant. The popular eatery at 393 S. Milwaukee Ave. is located just west of the Des Plaines River, which was expected to crest Friday night.
Libertyville area weathering storm with minimal impact Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines River crested in Gurnee early Friday and Libertyville officials were expecting more water to come their way. The flooding impact in the area has been minimal so far.
Flood: River levels, rainfall totals, road closures Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Many roads and bridges across the suburbs remained flooded Friday night as rivers began to crest in some areas. Here's an updated list of road closures and river stages.
Hanover Park helps residents seek flood damage reimbursement Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The village of Hanover Park is assisting residents who experienced flood damage as a result of this week’s severe storms. The police department developed a process to report the damage and receive possible reimbursement for anything not covered by insurance.
Flooding marks beginning, end of Hartwig’s political career in Addison Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Flooding hit the Addison area when Larry Hartwig was first elected trustee in spring 1987, and flooding has struck again as Hartwig is about to step down as the village’s longtime mayor. Addison’s infrastructure has improved in the years since 1987, Hartwig said Friday, allowing the area to handle Thursday’s flooding better than it would have in the past. “I came in with flooding and it looks like I’m going out with flooding,” he said. “Some things never change.”
Prospect Heights seeing flood improvement Friday Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
While sandbags remain in place along River Road in Prospect Heights, all residents have regained access to their homes and apartments, city officials said Friday morning. After getting word that the Des Plaines River had already peaked, the Army Corps of Engineers gave word to reopen the levy gates at about 9 a.m., Prospect Heights City Administrator Anne Marrin said.
Flooding continues, Des Plaines River to crest today Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
As residents near the Des Plaines River wait for the water to crest Friday, those along the Fox River are looking to the north to see when they will be deluged with flooding. Right now, all eyes are on the Des Plaines River in Des Plaines, where the National Weather Service expects the river to crest at 11 feet by 1 p.m. today, affecting roughly 5,600 single-family homes and condominium units just west of the river. Water levels are currently at 10.85 feet, according to city officials.
Online flood map a successful tool in Naperville Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
As cleanup continues, Naperville officials have begun to assess both the damage and response to local flooding over the past 48 hours. Already deemed a success was the city’s conversion of it’s online winter snow plowing map into a continuously updated map highlighting flooded and closed streets throughout the city.
Mount Prospect down to one road closure Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Improving conditions in Mount Prospect Friday morning pushed the village down to just one road closure. Only River Road between Camp McDonald Road and Milwaukee Avenue remains closed from floodwaters, village Manager Michael Janonis said.
Cleanup begins at Lombard parks, homes Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Park district officials are joining Lombard residents in flood cleanup efforts Friday morning, as waters in the nearby Salt Creek and DuPage River East Branch begin to recede. The Lombard Park District's popular Lilacia Park was hit with flooding, just weeks before the annual Lilac Time celebrations. "Lilacia Park was under more water than I've ever seen in 15 years," Executive Director Paul Friedrichs said. "It receded relatively quickly and we were able to pump most of it out as of this morning."
Images: Rivers continue to rise and flooding contiunes Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines River is expected to crest in Des Plaines Friday evening right at record levels, while the Chain O; Lakes has increased to about 18-inches over flood levels and will not peak until Monday.
Flood areas, road closures updates for Wheeling Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Flooding continued to cause changing road closures and affect homes in Wheeling Friday morning. Though Milwaukee Avenue was able to reopen, Wolf Road between Dundee and Manchester, Jackson Drive, and Wheeling Road between Dundee and Hintz were closed, village Manager Jon Sfondilis announced.
Building unstable after roof collapse on Broadway in Aurora Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
A roof collapse in Aurora is adding a segment of southbound Broadway Avenue south of downtown to the list of road closures that still includes sections of at least eight roads impassable because of flooding, authorities said Friday morning. Southbound traffic on Broadway is blocked between Benton Street and North Avenue, and northbound traffic is getting by in one lane because of a collapsed roof at the former train depot at Broadway and Washington Street, authorities said.
Volunteers assist with flood cleanup in Villa Park Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
As one of a handful of Western suburban towns that declared a state of emergency Thursday, Villa Park will be continuing the flood cleanup process on Friday and beyond, authorities said. The village was hit with 9.35 inches of rain in about 24 hours by 8:30 a.m. Thursday, flooding almost 20 streets or intersections and requiring evacuation of a few buildings.
Flooding forces Warrenville to declare state of emergency Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A state of emergency has been declared in Warrenville after the city experienced its worst flooding in years.
Flooded basements can be a death trap Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Here are some recommendations on how to be safe, and avoid electrocution, while cleaning up a flooded basement.
Road closures in West Chicago Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago officials say five roads throughout the city are closed because of flooding and it's possible that more will be closed during the day.