Lee Filas
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Chain O' Lakes waters recede below damage stageJun 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The Chain O' Lakes hit a milestone of sorts today in its flood battle. For the first time since June 11, water will recede below the level where structures suffer flood ...
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A Libertyville Blue Man tells his taleJun 26, 2008 11:00 pm - When I first saw Tim Heck, I was doubtful. He can't be a Blue Man, I thought. I mean, the guy had hair. A lot of hair. Blue Men do not have hair. "How come you have hair...
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Some boating restrictions lifted todayJun 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Fox Waterway Agency officials say boating restrictions will be lifted on a portion of the Chain O' Lakes and Fox River today. The decision, which goes into effect at 8 a...
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Federal disaster area declaration clears the way for aidJun 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Lake County and 13 other Illinois counties being declared federal disaster areas this week opens the door for home and business owners with flood damage to apply for gra...
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Flooding won't end soon, but boating restrictions willJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Fox Waterway Agency officials say boating restrictions will be lifted Thursday on a portion of the Chain O' Lakes and Fox River. The decision, which goes into effect at ...
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Lake County could see green in floating bogsJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Flood damages recorded at Chain O' Lakes State Park could be the monetary saving grace for Lake County. Kent McKenzie, head of the Lake County Emergency Management Agenc...
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Rise in thefts fuel gas stations to take actionJun 23, 2008 11:00 pm - "Drive-offs" occur when thieves pumped a tank full of gas, then took off without paying. These days, the Chicago area is suffering through record-setting prices, but pol...
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Water too dangerous for boatsJun 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Fox Waterway Agency officials anticipate the Fox River from the Illinois border to the Algonquin Dam -- including the Chain O' Lakes -- will remain closed to boating unt...
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Lake County doesn't expect to get any FEMA funds for flooding damageJun 21, 2008 11:00 pm - The images of sandbaggers and bloated rivers following the heavy rains in the Midwest and northern Illinois seem to be endless. State and federal officials offer words o...
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More than 400 buildings affected by floodingJun 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Lake County emergency officials said more than 400 structures have been affected or damaged by 10 days of flooding on the Chain O' Lakes and Fox River. Kent McKenzie, h...