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West Coast wildfires causing hazy summer days, striking evening sunsets in suburbs
Jul 23, 2021 8:03 AM - The haze resulting from the Western U.S. and Canada wildfires continues to linger over the suburbs, affecting air quality and even our view of the setting sun. -
Federal loan assistance offered to DuPage-area tornado victims
Jul 16, 2021 7:54 PM - The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering financial relief to those affected by the June 20 tornado that devastated parts of Naperville, Woodridge and surrounding communities. -
Gurnee leaders OK demolition of 2 commercial buildings in floodplain
Jul 13, 2021 5:45 PM - The Gurnee village board has approved a $95,472 contract to demolish two commercial buildings in the Des Plaines River floodplain that housed a Dairy Queen, a spa and a vacuum repair business on Old Grand Avenue. -
Pritzker seeking disaster declaration to help June 20 tornado victims
Jul 8, 2021 2:27 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is seeking a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration that would provide financial assistance to those affected by the June 20 tornado and severe weather that ripped through Naperville, Woodridge and surrounding communities. -
Recent rains have helped McHenry County farmers, but more is still needed
Jul 6, 2021 12:09 PM - Parts of Lake and McHenry counties were running rainfall deficits upward of 10 inches behind normal earlier this year as they suffered extreme drought conditions, but since then, some thunderstorms and heavy rains have hit the area.
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Thunderstorms, downpours expected throughout afternoon
Jun 30, 2021 8:14 AM - Afternoon storms with heaviest rains focused south of Interstate 80 expected in today's weather forecast. -
Pritzker: Unclear if tornado-stricken areas will qualify for federal relief
Jun 29, 2021 7:07 PM - A week after a tornado sliced through parts of Naperville and Woodridge, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his office was looking into the extent of damage to see if it warrants federal disaster funds, but at least one of the mayors remains doubtful that storm-stricken areas would qualify for aid. -
More rain expected throughout day, occasional thunderstorms
Jun 29, 2021 8:11 AM - Rain expected throughout most of the day Tuesday, sometimes bringing thunder and lightning with them, according to forecasts. -
Constable: Days of 'gentle rain' and 'sun-kissed' now 'monsoon' and 'drought'
Jun 29, 2021 5:10 AM - If you were among the many suburbanites who prayed for rain to help our brown yards, wilted trees and scorched gardens, your work is done. And people with soggy basements would like to have a word with you.
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Forecasters warn of 'torrential downpours' today, flash flooding
Jun 28, 2021 6:44 PM - A flash flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties through Tuesday evening as rain showers are expected to move into the area, bringing "torrential downpours" at times.
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