Articles filed under Flooding
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Fox River, Chain expected to crest MondayApr 20, 2013 4:09 pm - Storm-battered residents are casting a weary eye over the Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes in Lake County, which will continue to rise until they crest Monday, while the Des...
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Go Green event canceledApr 20, 2013 2:34 pm - “Go Green! A Celebration of Conservation” that was scheduled for Sunday at Fullersburg Woods Nature Center in Oak Brook has been canceled due to flooding at the forest p...
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County, federal officials aim to help McHenry residentsApr 20, 2013 2:23 pm - McHenry County residents can learn more about how the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency officials can help with flood recovery and financial assistance. Here is...
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Des Plaines River level falling slowly in LincolnshireApr 20, 2013 2:02 pm - The Des Plaines River in Lincolnshire was at 16.15 feet on Saturday and was expected to recede to 15.9 feet by Sunday, said town officials and the National Weather Servi...
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Fox River still threatens Algonquin residentsApr 20, 2013 12:54 pm - The Fox River near Algonquin was at 12.36 feet on Saturday morning, which continues to cause flooding in Algonquin, according to Michael Kumbera, assistant to the Algonq...
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Des Plaines gears up for post-flooding cleanupApr 20, 2013 12:27 pm - Des Plaines city officials and residents are gearing up for a massive cleanup effort with the Des Plaines River starting to recede from its record high of 10.92 feet rea...
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Aurora residents get free pickup for flood-damaged itemsApr 20, 2013 12:11 pm - Roads in Aurora that have reopened include both directions of Broadway Avenue Route 25 between North Avenue and Benton Street; Farnsworth between Sheffer and Mountain; E...
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Quinn tours flood damage, urges towns to work togetherApr 20, 2013 10:01 am - Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn toured flood-ravaged areas by helicopter Saturday, declaring four more counties as disaster areas and making a final stop in North Aurora, where ...
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Tips for Des Plaines residents navigating flooding cleanupApr 19, 2013 11:00 pm - Floodwater from the Des Plaines River has started to recede in Des Plaines and was at 10.67 feet as of 8:45 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The...
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Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes still risingApr 19, 2013 6:50 pm - Engorged by steady rains this week, the Des Plaines River crested early Friday in Lake County, allowing residents and officials to survey flood damage. Across the county...