Articles filed under Flooding
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Local officials welcome federal disaster designationMay 10, 2013 8:35 pm - Local officials Saturday welcomed President Barack Obama action declaring suburban counties hit by heavy flooding last month federal disaster areas, saying it will help ...
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Chain O’ Lakes reopens to boatingMay 10, 2013 9:53 am - The Chain O’ Lakes has reopened for boating after being closed for 19 days due to flooding, state officials said. With water levels on the Chain dipping below flood stag...
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Des Plaines waives permit fees for flood repairsMay 07, 2013 4:16 pm - The Des Plaines City Council agreed Monday to waive permit fees for flood-related repairs to properties affected by the April 18 flooding. Residents are still required ...
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Editorial: Expedite federal help for flood victimsMay 07, 2013 9:28 am - The floodwaters are receding and what’s left behind in some communities across the region isn’t pretty. Muck, thousands of used sandbags, soggy carpeting, wet drywall, d...
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IDNR clears Mt. Prospect, Prospect Hts. in flood disputeMay 06, 2013 12:48 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has cleared Prospect Heights and Mount Prospect of allegations they violated a permit governing the construction of Levee 37...
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Flooded Lake County homeowners could get a break on permits, septic workMay 06, 2013 9:59 am - Lake County officials are considering waiving construction-permit fees for the owners of homes or businesses damaged by last month’s flooding. Fees for removing the wast...
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Flood sandbag collection in unincorporated areas to begin May 13May 02, 2013 7:21 pm - Sandbags used to hold back floodwater in unincorporated areas along the Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes will be collected starting May 13, Lake County officials said Thursd...
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FEMA tours flood-damaged Des Plaines homesMay 01, 2013 5:00 am - When Tom Hooper bought a home on Big Bend Drive in Des Plaines, he knew it had flooded at least once before during a 100-year storm event. After 13 years and more than $...
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Arlington Hts. uses grant for sewer work to stem floodingApr 30, 2013 5:30 am - While many suburbs are still cleaning up from flooding, Arlington Heights announced the village will use a $200,000 state grant to extend storm sewers in eight locations...
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State and federal crews visit flood damaged areas in Lake CountyApr 30, 2013 5:30 am - Pumps at the Orihuela home just east of the Des Plaines River in Lincolnshire were still working Monday, with one sending stormwater through a hose, out the garage and d...