Articles filed under Flooding
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Help on way for Libertvyville's flood-prone Highlands subdivision
Jun 22, 2020 5:52 PM - Libertyville is expected to proceed with final engineering for flood control work in the Highlands subivision. -
Mount Prospect moves forward with flood control project at Aspen Trails Park
Jun 19, 2020 5:30 AM - Mount Prospect trustees this week agreed to spend about $4.3 million for a flood control project at Aspen Trails Park on the northeast side of the village. -
Stormwater fee a priority in Libertyville, but timing may be delayed
May 28, 2020 10:32 AM - Libertyville officials will create a stormwater fee to help fund millions of dollars in flood-prevention measures, but its implementation could be delayed. -
Consultant explains why Lincolnshire floods
May 27, 2020 5:28 AM - Old, inadequate sewers are partially to blame for the floods that plague Lincolnshire, an engineering consultant said Tuesday. -
Lake County in line for about $100 million in flood mitigation funds
May 26, 2020 7:52 PM - The state likely will foot the bill for about $150 million of capital projects in Lake County, including about $100 million in flood mitigation. -
Lincolnshire board to review report on floodingMay 24, 2020 5:16 PM - The Lincolnshire village board will meet remotely Tuesday to review a consultant's report about the village's notorious stormwater drainage problems.
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Flooded roads in HampshireMay 24, 2020 12:04 AM - Saturday night's heavy rain caused water to swell over the banks of the Coon Creek, causing significant flooding at the intersection of Route 72 and State Street in downtown Hampshire.
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Mount Prospect's Burning Bush detention area put to the test earlyMay 21, 2020 5:28 PM - Though not yet done, the flood relief project at Burning Bush Trails Park in Mount Prospect was pressed into premature service during Sunday's heavy rain and spared some local homes issues with flooding.
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Thousands evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan
May 20, 2020 3:18 PM - Floodwaters have overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people from communities in central Michigan, where the governor warned that Dow Chemical Co.'s hometown could end up under 9 feet of water by Wednesday evening and said the state will investigate the dam operators.
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Another year, another record May rainfall: Where the flooding persists
May 19, 2020 4:20 PM - The weekend deluge that caused widespread flooding throughout the Chicago area also pushed the region to a record May rainfall for the third consecutive year. And, while some communities were drying out Tuesday, others were still dealing with the remnants of too much standing water. Especially Des Plaines.
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