Articles filed under Flooding
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Learn about flood risks in Lake County on ZoomSep 20, 2020 1:00 am - Lake County residents can learn more flood risks and potential impact on their property at virtual open houses being held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, and Wednesd...
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Lincolnshire considering stormwater fee to raise millions for flood prevention projectsAug 25, 2020 5:30 am - Lincolnshire officials are developing a plan to raise millions of dollars for local flood-prevention efforts through a stormwater utility fee that would be assessed on a...
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Lincolnshire officials to discuss stormwater feeAug 21, 2020 1:00 am - Lincolnshire trustees will meet remotely in a committee-of-the-whole session on Monday night to discuss charging local residents and other property owners a stormwater u...
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Comment on stormwater rulesJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission is accepting public comment on 29 additions to an ordinance setting minimum requirements for the stormwater management a...
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Help on way for Libertvyville's flood-prone Highlands subdivisionJun 22, 2020 1:00 am - Despite disruptions caused by the coronavirus, flood relief projects in Libertyville continue to advance. On Tuesday, the village board will consider a contract for $819...
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Mount Prospect moves forward with flood control project at Aspen Trails ParkJun 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. The stormwate...
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Consultant explains why Lincolnshire floodsMay 27, 2020 5:28 am - Old, inadequate sewers are partially to blame for the floods that plague Lincolnshire, an engineering consultant said Tuesday. Many of the storm sewers in town are more ...
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Stormwater fee a priority in Libertyville, but timing may be delayedMay 27, 2020 1:00 am - Like leaders in every other community, Libertyville officials are nervous about how COVID-19 will affect various budget plans. One of the most prominent for Libertyville...
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Lake County in line for about $100 million in flood mitigation fundsMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - The state likely will foot the bill for about $150 million of capital projects in Lake County - including about $100 million in flood mitigation. The funds come from a c...
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Lincolnshire board to review report on floodingMay 24, 2020 1:00 am - The Lincolnshire village board will meet remotely in a committee-of-the-whole session Tuesday to review a consultant's report about the village's notorious stormwater dr...