Articles filed under Flooding
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Grayslake buying more open space in effort to reduce flooding
Jun 14, 2022 5:49 PM - Grayslake leaders last week purchased about 15 acres of open space to help reduce the likelihood of widespread, damaging floods like the one that hit the village in 2017. -
Prospect Heights project to address city's worst flooding area this summer
Jun 3, 2022 5:30 AM - Prospect Heights officials Friday will kick off a $4 million stormwater drainage improvement project, enabled by $2.4 million in federal and state funding, to address the hardest-hit area of the flood-prone city. -
'This is a big deal': Lake County gets millions for flood control projects
May 10, 2022 12:29 PM - "Once in a generational opportunity" for Lake County to curb flooding is how officials are describing 14 projects in the works that will be funded with $122 million in state and federal dollars. -
East Dundee officials exploring options to alleviate flooding
Apr 25, 2022 5:11 PM - East Dundee officials met on Monday with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten to talk about flooding issues and other village projects. -
Flood relief projects in Arlington Heights get federal and state funds
Apr 19, 2022 5:10 AM - Arlington Heights officials are embarking on their next set of stormwater control projects while touting the federal and state grant monies that are helping to defray local costs. -
Lisle hosting open house on flood prevention MondayNov 2, 2021 4:29 PM - The Village of Lisle will hold an open house Monday, Nov. 8, for residents to learn more about flood prevention and the resources available for flooding assistance.
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Virtual discussion of Lake Bluff flooding set for WednesdayNov 1, 2021 4:10 PM - A virtual discussion about flooding and potential mitigation options in Lake Bluff will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3.
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Wheaton hosting community meetings on flood improvement plansOct 28, 2021 6:31 PM - Wheaton officials will host a pair of community meetings next week as they prepare to begin a flood improvement capital project addressing the area of Dorset Drive and Dorset Park, near the intersection of Butterfield and Orchard roads.
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New Mundelein detention area holds enough water to fill a football field and end zones 30-feet high
Sep 28, 2021 7:34 PM - Mundelein officials on Tuesday marked the completion of its $9.16 million stormwater mitigation project launched after devatstating floods in 2017. -
Villa Park receives state grants for rec center, flood mitigation
Sep 17, 2021 5:30 AM - Villa Park recently was awarded a two state grants for redevelopment and infrastructure improvements. A grant of $10 million is to go toward a new recreation center, while a $4 million grant is for expanding the Jackson Pond to lessen the the severity of area flooding.
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