Articles filed under Weather
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How does flood stack up to 1996 deluge?Apr 19, 2013 5:00 am - The rainfall that put much of the suburbs underwater Thursday fell far short of the worst we've seen in terms of inches, but experts say the result was reminiscent of a ...
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Editorial: Our cherished longing to help and be helpedApr 19, 2013 5:00 am - “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, ...
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I-290 exit ramps to Rt. 64, U.S. 20, I-294 closed in Elmhurst areaApr 18, 2013 11:23 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that due to flooding, the I-290 exit ramps to North Avenue, U.S. Route 20 (Lake Street) and northbound I-294...
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Preckwinkle declares disaster for Cook CountyApr 18, 2013 10:26 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation for Cook County Thursday. She cited severe weather across the county and noted the impact on ...
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Getting rid of soggy stuffApr 18, 2013 6:07 pm - Do you find yourself with extra garbage this week — namely soaked drywall and flooded carpeting? So far, two Tri-Cities area towns have made plans for a special pickup. ...
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Why flooding is tamer than in years past in GurneeApr 18, 2013 5:28 pm - Volunteers filled sandbags and the Des Plaines River spilled onto the pavement in some areas Thursday, but much has changed since the last significant flood on Gurnee’s ...
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Cronin declares emergency in DuPageApr 18, 2013 5:15 pm - DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin Thursday declared a countywide state of emergency in order to speed up the county’s response to the flooding caused by torrential...
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What you should know when your basement floodsApr 18, 2013 5:07 pm - Your basement is full of water that not only ruined your carpet but is polluted with harmful bacteria. What’s your next move? Put safety first. There’s always the danger...
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Glen Ellyn library closes until April 29Apr 18, 2013 2:39 pm - Extensive flooding at the Glen Ellyn Public Library has forced the closure of the building until April 29, officials said. Staff members discovered five feet of water ea...
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Salt Creek slowly receding in Rolling MeadowsApr 18, 2013 2:34 pm - All roads were reopened in Rolling Meadows early this afternoon. “Once the rain let up, the sewer system was able to recover,” said Public Works Director Fred Vogt. He s...