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Lake County residents eligible for flood assistanceOct 9, 2019 11:58 AM - Lake County residents who experienced significant flood damage from the severe storms on June 26 may be able to apply for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help with damage repairs.
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How weather, location can affect a tree's fall colors
Oct 7, 2019 6:37 AM - Many suburban communities are embracing the harvest season this weekend with autumn-themed festivals, but Mother Nature isn't quite ready to unveil the breadth of her fall foliage. -
Moisture from former tropical storm presents flood threat from New Mexico to Great Lakes
Oct 1, 2019 1:25 PM - Former Tropical Storm Narda, from the Pacific, is pumping moisture from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Great Lakes.
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Lightning strikes townhouse on north side of Arlington Heights
Sep 27, 2019 11:40 PM - A lightning strike caused $10,000 worth of damages to a townhouse on the north side of Arlington Heights after a strong line of thunderstorms moved through the area Friday, authorities said. -
Flash flooding possible with more rain expected
Sep 22, 2019 11:12 AM - The National Weather Service today issued a flash flood watch for the region effective through early Monday morning as another round of heavy rains is expected to push already swollen rivers further over their banks. -
Finding plants that can survive our weather extremes can be tricky
Sep 19, 2019 8:46 AM - In a year with record cold, heat waves, drought and record rain, finding hardy plants can be tricky. Both the Chicago Botanic Garden and the head of the National Laboratory for Agriculture and The Environment lost boxwoods to January's cold.
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Could planting 1 trillion trees be the answer to global warming? Study says yes
Sep 18, 2019 10:03 AM - What could soak up much of the carbon in carbon dioxide that's resulted from climate change? Lots and lots and lots of trees, a scientific study suggests. -
Floodwaters recede, but Lake County officials warn they'll be back
Sep 17, 2019 7:12 PM - As homeowners continue to deal with the impacts of flooding from recent heavy rains, Lake County officials said Tuesday residents should expect to see more of the same in the years to come. -
Wauconda's Bangs Lake remains a no-wake zoneSep 17, 2019 5:00 PM - Wauconda's Bangs Lake remained a no-wake zone on Tuesday.
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Rivers receding, but flooding problems remain in Lake County
Sep 16, 2019 8:19 PM - Lake County officials and homeowners are breathing a sigh of relief after rain expected to hit the area Sunday never materialized, allowing the swollen Des Plaines River to begin receding.
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