Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Sunday's tornado joins list of significant twisters in suburban historyJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Tornadoes have killed dozens, injured many more and caused millions of dollars in damage throughout the Chicago suburbs during the past 160 years. Here's a look at some ...
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'Our neighbor's house is gone': Likely EF-3 tornado rips through Naperville, WoodridgeJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - In the middle of the night, it was hard to fathom the menace of a tornado that tore through Naperville and Woodridge under the cloak of darkness. But even with the light...
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House damaged in the storm? Beware scams, watch the chain saw, and take photosJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Beware of scams, document the damage to your property and be careful if you've lost electrical power. Those were among the tips authorities offered as residents in the N...
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How to help tornado victims in Naperville, WoodridgeJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - The recovery from a late-night tornado Sunday began in earnest with the American Red Cross opening temporary shelters and neighbors rallying to help tornado victims in N...
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It's unclear if tornado will trigger a disaster declarationJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Despite extensive damage to neighborhoods in Naperville and Woodridge caused by a tornado and gusty storms overnight Sunday, the odds aren't good for a federal disaster ...
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How Naperville firefighters saved residents trapped beneath the rubbleJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Naperville emergency crews weren't sure where to start when they responded late Sunday night to the Cinnamon Creek subdivision, where a destructive tornado had just ripp...
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Old Dairy Queen on Old Grand Avenue to be demolished by villageJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - Two commercial buildings in the Des Plaines River floodplain that used to house a Dairy Queen, a spa and a vacuum repair business on Old Grand Avenue in Gurnee are set t...
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Much of suburban area experiencing severe drought: What that means to lawns, crops, waterJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - With precipitation in the North, West and Northwest suburbs near record-low levels this spring, much of the region is experiencing drought conditions, national weather e...
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Wheeling aquatic center opening postponedMay 28, 2021 1:00 am - Due to a forecast of inclement weather, the Wheeling Park District's Family Aquatic Center won't open for the season as planned Saturday. A new opening date wasn't sched...
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Strong storms with hail, tornadoes could hit suburbs todayMay 03, 2021 1:00 am - The suburbs could see some strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service is forecasting. Storm> could bring wind gusts up to 6...