Articles filed under Flooding
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Soggy weather not making rivers flood (yet), but what about yards?Apr 30, 2019 1:00 am - While much of northern Illinois feels waterlogged due to recent rain and snow, officials said there's no imminent threat of major river and lake flooding — at least for ...
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Tough decisions on flood plan loom for LibertyvilleApr 22, 2019 5:33 am - Libertyville's $45.5 million flood reduction plan may seem like it started as a response to historic flooding in July 2017. But by then, an engineering consultant hired ...
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Gurnee says Foxconn development will increase flooding by 2 inchesApr 18, 2019 1:00 am - The large Foxconn development in southeastern Wisconsin will increase flooding in Gurnee by two inches after a heavy rain, according to a village analysis of a report by...
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Costs rise for Arlington Hts. project, but grant will cover halfApr 16, 2019 1:00 am - A downtown Arlington Heights sewer upgrade planned for this summer will cost more than expected as the project scope has expanded, but the village has been awarded a gra...
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Libertyville reviewing flood reduction planApr 08, 2019 1:00 am - The Libertyville village board will review a communitywide stormwater master plan at its meeting beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at village hall, 118 W. Cook Ave. ...
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Libertyville considering options to pay for stormwater projectsMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - Work is set to begin in Libertyville to provide a basis for village officials to determine how much property owners potentially could be charged for projects to reduce f...
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Flood warnings for Des Plaines, Fox rivers through suburbsMar 16, 2019 1:00 am - The National Weather Service in Chicago issued flood warnings for areas along the Des Plaines and Fox rivers in Kane, Lake, McHenry and Cook counties. The warnings last...
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Upper Fox River, Chain O' Lakes closed to boatingMar 15, 2019 1:00 am - The Fox River/Chain O' Lakes has been closed to recreational boating, from the Algonquin Dam to the Wisconsin state line, as state and local police officers think it is ...
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Mount Prospect leaders update residents on airport, flooding issuesMar 13, 2019 1:00 am - Mount Prospect village leaders addressed residents' concerns over potential changes at Chicago Executive Airport and flooding in their neighborhood, during a special com...
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Meeting March 6 on Cypress area upgrades in Arlington HeightsFeb 23, 2019 12:00 am - A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, to discuss the upcoming stormwater, street rehab and water main project near Cypress Park in Arlington...