Articles filed under Weather
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Wet fall and cold weather create propane shortageJan 22, 2014 3:54 pm - Wet fall weather and the recent cold spells have combined to put a pinch on Illinois’ propane supplies, causing distribution problems across the state. Propane distribu...
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No school for kids across Northeast, except in NYCJan 22, 2014 1:39 pm - NEW YORK — A winter storm dumped a foot or more of snow, grounded flights and closed schools across much of the Northeast — but not in New York City, where Wednesday was...
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More cold coming, big snow in some placesJan 20, 2014 3:00 pm - Forecasters say Illinois is poised to see more frigid weather. And lake-effect snow will hit some of the Chicago area hard. National Weather Service forecasters in t...
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Frigid air settling in Dakotas, moving eastwardJan 20, 2014 1:26 pm - MILWAUKEE — Another band of arctic air began creeping into the northern U.S. on Monday, bringing a wave of frigid temperatures that could linger for most of the week acr...
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Below-zero wind chills expected this weekJan 19, 2014 3:00 pm - While it won't be as bad as the polar vortex that hit the area earlier this month, the suburbs will experience a second blast of extremely cold temperatures this week, a...
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Frequent storms have suburbs watching salt suppliesJan 16, 2014 4:30 am - A series of storms that has sapped the stamina of public works crews also has many officials wondering if the weather is taking a toll on their salt supplies with months...
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1 dead, 1 presumed dead after falling into icy riverJan 13, 2014 3:44 pm - Authorities say one person died, another is presumed dead and a third was hospitalized after they fell into the icy Chicago River early Monday morning — a tragedy that s...
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Follow these tips for injury-free shovelingJan 13, 2014 9:00 am - I just want to let local readers know to be careful while shoveling snow. Also, if you have a history of heart problems, consult a family physician before shoveling. Hea...
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Be a good neighbor to walkers, runnersJan 13, 2014 4:00 am - If you own or rent a house and have a sidewalk in front of your property, do you or your hired help clear after it snows? If not, after you or someone else shovels or cl...
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Thank you, all you shovelers out there!Jan 13, 2014 4:00 am - I am writing to thank all of the local homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and agencies who have been shoveling their sidewalks following recent snowfalls. As a freq...