Articles filed under Flooding
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What flood control projects did to stem tide of stormwatersJul 22, 2017 1:00 am - There's little that can be done to completely prevent flooding in the suburbs, experts say, especially when there's a ferocity and frequency of storms like the ones that...
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Algonquin cancels Founders' Days festival because of floodsJul 22, 2017 1:00 am - Record flooding along the Fox River has forced the cancellation of Algonquin's Founders' Days Festival. "It's upsetting, but it's what's best for the community at this p...
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Removing trees, restoring power, fighting water after latest stormJul 22, 2017 1:00 am - Weary and wet suburban residents on Saturday began another round of cleanup from the latest strong wave of storms that raked the area Friday night. Strong winds downed m...
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Constable: Dam on Fox River can't stop flooding, but it helpsJul 22, 2017 1:00 am - From his perch in the cozy control building at the Stratton Lock & Dam along the Fox River in McHenry, lockmaster John W. Palmieri could see trouble brewing as pounding ...
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Massive quarry is DuPage County's first line of flood defenseJul 22, 2017 1:00 am - Nearly 30 years ago, a massive storm flooded thousands of homes along the Des Plaines River and Salt Creek - forever changing the way DuPage County deals with stormwater...
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Flooding relocates Algonquin Founders' Days festivalJul 21, 2017 1:00 am - Severe flooding along the Fox River has caused the 57th annual Algonquin Founders' Days to move from its usual riverside spot. With Towne Park closed since last week and...
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Storms rake suburbs, down power linesJul 21, 2017 1:00 am - The storms that rolled through the suburbs late Friday afternoon left a line of damage in their path, including downed trees and power lines. An Itasca Fire Protection D...
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Round Lake schools seeking book donations to restock library shelvesJul 21, 2017 1:00 am - Efforts are underway to help replace books damaged by flooding at two Round Lake-area schools. New and slightly used books are being collected to restock the shelves at ...
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Flood victims can get help at Lake County resource centerJul 20, 2017 1:00 am - Hundreds of people affected by historic flooding last week in Lake County sought help and supplies Thursday at a newly opened Multi-Agency Resource Center set up at the ...
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Fox River communities back in 'emergency' mode after rainsJul 20, 2017 1:00 am - The worst appeared to be over earlier this week for Algonquin residents, who had spent days building sandbag walls and bracing for high floodwaters. The river was slowly...