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FEMA commits $11.5M more to Des Plaines flood relief
By Christopher Placek
Aug 31, 2016 5:22 AM - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has committed $11.5 million to Des Plaines that would help pay for 47 more houses to be purchased and demolished in a continually flooded part of town. "They know we need a ton of money," said Jon Duddles, a city official who coordinates the local buyouts. "Luckily, it's coming."
Arlington Heights might levy stormwater fee to pay for flood remedies
By Melissa Silverberg
Aug 2, 2016 5:46 AM - All Arlington Heights property owners may have to pay a stormwater utility fee to pay for a variety of flooding fixes the village is considering.
Afternoon storm floods streets, uproots trees in Palatine
By Doug T. Graham
Jul 28, 2016 6:23 PM - Palatine firefighters and public works officials are dealing with the aftermath of this afternoon's thunderstorms that knocked down trees and power lines and flooded streets throughout the village.
Flood-prone Lake Zurich subdivision fares well with weekend rain
By Bob Susnjara
Jul 25, 2016 6:39 PM - Improvements at the flood-prone Cedar Creek subdivision in Lake Zurich passed a test posed by fierce weekend storms that caused problems elsewhere in the Chicago area, village officials said.
Arlington Heights nearing decision on flood fixes
By Melissa Silverberg
Jul 11, 2016 5:40 AM - It's been five years since a record-breaking rainstorm caused flooding throughout Arlington Heights and pushed the village to look at how to fix its stormwater infrastructure for the long-term. After years of studies, the village board will finally discuss what to do next, and how to pay for it, Aug. 1.
North West Housing Partnership joins Residential Disaster Recovery Program
Submitted by North West Housing Partnership
Jun 19, 2016 5:05 PM - North West Housing Partnership has partnered with Cook County for a monetary grant program for income-qualified residential homeowners who reside in suburban Cook County who experienced flood damage in April/May 2013.
Pact would mean more flood control, upgrades to Buffalo Creek preserve
By Mick Zawislak
Jun 6, 2016 7:12 PM - An agreement being considered by the Lake County Forest Preserve District would allow for expansion of a flood control reservoir in exchange for $3.5 million in public improvements at the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve.
Wheaton continues study of Briarcliffe flooding
By Katlyn Smith
May 19, 2016 5:06 AM - Engineering consultants are expected to visit roughly 50 homes in a Wheaton subdivision to take stock of lower levels susceptible to flooding. The survey could be part of an application for federal grants that the city could put toward a flood-relief project.
Busse Woods dam flood control project in Elk Grove finally operational
By Christopher Placek
Mar 24, 2016 6:07 PM - After eight years of planning and months of construction delays, the new and improved Busse Woods dam in Elk Grove Village finally went operational this week. And following heavy rains early Thursday, the dam passed its first major test with flying colors.
Budget crisis may leave suburban flood buyout families under water
By Christopher Placek
Mar 21, 2016 5:00 AM - After four major floods in three decades, Jim Bataille is ready to move from his Des Plaines home. But he and six neighbors who accepted buyouts remain in limbo because of the state budget stalemate.

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