Articles filed under Weather
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High winds, heavy rains in store for second round of stormsJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - Another round of strong thunderstorms with high winds and heavy rains is heading toward the suburbs tonight. The second line of storms is moving southeast from Iowa and ...
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Know what to do when dangerous heat hitsJul 22, 2016 5:30 am - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with extended periods of high ...
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Suburbs clean up after powerful storm ThursdayJul 22, 2016 1:00 am - Suburbs are cleaning up while ComEd continues to assist people who lost power after a line of heavy storms swept through the area Thursday evening. The line of storms c...
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4-year-old McHenry-area girl climbed into hot minivan on her own, cops sayJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - A 4-year-old girl found unresponsive inside a hot minivan Tuesday near McHenry remains hospitalized, officials said. The girl apparently climbed into the car without any...
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Excessive heat watch continues todayJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - An excessive heat watch will be in effect for the suburbs through 7 p.m. today, according to accuweather.com. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s Friday, with...
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Expert: Give trees, lawns some extra attention during heat waveJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - Tips on keeping family members and pets safe through the coming heat wave have been abundant, but outdoor plants and trees need special attention during such high temper...
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Constable: When Cubs beat Mets, do they beat heat jinx of '69?Jul 20, 2016 1:00 am - The temperature topped 90 degrees at a sweltering Wrigley Field, headlines read "Cubs melt in heat, lose to Mets," and New York took two of three games against the first...
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Strong storms expected this afternoon, eveningJul 17, 2016 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Thunderstorms with winds up to 60 mph and perhaps large hail are headed to the Chicago area. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Donofrio says th...
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Arlington Heights nearing decision on flood fixesJul 11, 2016 5:40 am - It's been five years since a major rainstorm caused flooding throughout Arlington Heights and pushed village officials to look at long-term fixes to its stormwater infra...
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Buffalo Grove honored for snow removalJul 11, 2016 1:00 am - The Buffalo Grove Public Works Department has received the 2016 Excellence in Snow and Ice Control award from the American Public Works Association. The award was establ...