Articles filed under Flooding
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Lisle adopts policy on removing flood-prone propertiesJul 22, 2022 1:00 am - Lisle trustees have approved a resolution on acquiring and demolishing flood plain properties. The policy gives the village its own funding source beyond federal, state ...
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Big flood control project in Libertyville slated for early August start: 'We're excited to get it rolling'Jun 22, 2022 5:30 am - A project to address historic flooding in south central Libertyville is almost ready to launch. The village board on Tuesday, June 28, will consider a low bid of just ov...
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Grayslake buying more open space in effort to reduce floodingJun 14, 2022 1:00 am - Grayslake acquires two more properties
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Prospect Heights project to address city's worst flooding area this summerJun 03, 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 th...
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'This is a big deal': Lake County gets millions for flood control projectsMay 09, 2022 1:00 am - State funding for 14 projects described as critical to flood control in Lake County were announced Monday. Gov. J.B. Pritzker was joined by community leaders and Democra...
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East Dundee officials exploring options to alleviate floodingApr 25, 2022 1:00 am - East Dundee Village President Jeff Lynam is keeping a close watch on the Fox River. Though the river is not near flood stage, he said a few more heavy rainfalls could br...
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Flood relief projects in Arlington Heights get federal and state fundsApr 19, 2022 5:10 am - Arlington Heights officials are embarking on their next set of stormwater control projects while touting the federal and state grants that are helping to defray local co...
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Lisle hosting open house on flood prevention MondayNov 02, 2021 1:00 am - 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. Top...
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Virtual discussion of Lake Bluff flooding set for WednesdayNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - A virtual discussion about flooding and potential mitigation options in Lake Bluff will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart and st...
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Wheaton hosting community meetings on flood improvement plansOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - 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 D...