Articles filed under Flooding
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More federal flood buyout funds for Des PlainesJan 31, 2020 12:00 am - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $2.3 million to Des Plaines to acquire 13 flood-prone homes as part of the city's ongoing home buyout program. FEMA i...
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Design for next big Arlington Heights stormwater project to beginDec 17, 2019 12:00 am - Engineering design work for Arlington Heights' next big flood control project is set to begin. The village board Monday night inked a $343,434 contract with Aurora-based...
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As flooding worsens, Lincolnshire asks residents about how it affects themDec 16, 2019 12:00 am - With flooding from the Des Plaines River a worsening problem, Lincolnshire officials have launched a community survey designed to gauge the impact of natural disasters o...
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New Lincolnshire budget includes cash for flood reliefNov 26, 2019 12:00 am - With flooding from rainstorms becoming more frequent and more significant, Lincolnshire's newly adopted $29.7 million budget for the 2020 fiscal year includes buckets of...
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St. Charles poised to acquire final 2 properties for 7th Avenue Creek projectNov 01, 2019 1:00 am - St. Charles is poised to acquire the final two properties needed to move forward with its long-awaited 7th Avenue Creek project. Design work is under way, and constructi...
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Town hall meeting on stormwater feeOct 27, 2019 1:00 am - Libertyville will hold a town hall meeting on a potential stormwater utility fee at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Villag...
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Rockland Road project in Libertyville winding down for seasonOct 23, 2019 5:30 am - But there's more work to be done on Libertyville road next year
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Lake County residents eligible for flood assistanceOct 09, 2019 1:00 am - Lake County residents who experienced significant flood damage from the severe storms on June 26 may be able to apply for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administrat...
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Flash flooding possible with more rain expectedSep 22, 2019 1:00 am - The National Weather Service today issued a flash flood watch for the region effective through early Monday morning as another round of heavy rains is expected to push a...
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Wauconda's Bangs Lake remains a no-wake zoneSep 17, 2019 1:00 am - Boaters on Wauconda's Bangs Lake must continue keeping speeds low and avoid creating wakes because of high water levels created by recent rainstorms, village officials s...