Articles filed under Flooding
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Des Plaines begins cleanup, says 2,000 properties damagedApr 22, 2013 12:06 pm - Cleanup of debris in the aftermath of the Des Plaines River flooding began in earnest Monday in Des Plaines as city crews worked to get trash receptacles in place at key...
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Rivers crest in Lake County; now for the cleanupApr 22, 2013 6:06 am - You didn’t have to look hard Monday to find flooding in the Fox Lake area. It closed Grand Avenue near Rollins Road after a nearby channel overflowed it’s banks and pool...
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Images: Flooding in the Suburbs on SundayApr 21, 2013 6:14 pm - ...
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Des Plaines updates residents on floodingApr 21, 2013 12:00 pm - Des Plaines leaders held a meeting at city hall Sunday morning to give residents a status update on the flood and when the cleanup will start. Elsewhere in the Northwes...
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After severe flooding, why they chose to stayApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - When a big flood hits, your instinct is to feel sorry for the victims hit the hardest. Not only are they forced from their homes, but the cleanup often is measured in mo...
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To sell or not to sell a flood-prone home?Apr 21, 2013 5:30 am - Suburban homeowners left out in the cold by Thursday’s flooding in the North and Northwest suburbs may be looking at bailing out more than just floodwater after this lat...
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Images: Flooding in suburbs on SaturdayApr 20, 2013 6:00 pm - $PHOTOCREDIT_ON$bhill@dailyherald.com $PHOTOCREDIT_OFF$ ...
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Elmhurst streets openApr 20, 2013 5:06 pm - All streets in Elmhurst have been reopened on Saturday, said Elmhurst Service Officer Lynn Howell. The town’s website advises Elmhurst residents and businesses to apply ...
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FEMA tips on flood aftermathApr 20, 2013 4:34 pm - What homeowners should do Ÿ Homeowners with flood insurance policies should contact their insurance agent or company to file a claim. Have the following information...
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Fox River, Chain expected to crest MondayApr 20, 2013 4:09 pm - Storm-battered residents are casting a weary eye over the Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes in Lake County, which will continue to rise until they crest Monday, while the Des...