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Wood Dale probing fatal Prairie Fest accidentAug 03, 2015 1:00 am - Wood Dale authorities say they are investigating whether a tent that collapsed Sunday, killing one and injuring more than a dozen others at the city's Prairie Fest celeb...
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Rosemont dome repairs could take monthsAug 03, 2015 1:00 am - It might be months before repairs are made to Rosemont's indoor softball dome, which collapsed in Sunday's heavy winds, authorities said Monday. Village officials belie...
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Six people sickened by fumes during storm cleanupAug 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chemicals being used to clean a business damaged by the storm that came through Grayslake sent six people to the hospital, fire officials said. Firefighters responded t...
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Man killed at fest identified as 35-year-old Wood Dale residentAug 02, 2015 1:00 am - One man was killed and 20 other people were injured when a large tent was blown into the air, then crashed down to the ground and on top of its occupants Sunday afternoo...
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Rosemont softball dome collapses; no injuries reportedAug 02, 2015 1:00 am - Rosemont's indoor softball dome collapsed Sunday afternoon as a result of a fast-moving thunderstorm, officials said. "The dome is down," said village spokesman Gary Mac...
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Funnel cloud reported near GrayslakeAug 02, 2015 1:00 am - Several streets are closed in Grayslake after a possible funnel cloud touched down Sunday night causing widespread damage. High winds damaged the roof of Grayslake Cent...
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Flood warning issued for Des Plaines River near GurneeJul 19, 2015 1:00 am - The National Weather Service in Chicago issued a flood warning for the Des Plaines River near Gurnee effective through Monday, the village announced Sunday evening. Acco...
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Images: Illinois tornado damageJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - See damage from at least three tornadoes which hit communities in the northwest corner of Illinois and the central part of the state late Thursday. The storms caused ext...
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Advisory through 8 p.m. today: Heat index up to 110Jul 17, 2015 1:00 am - The entire suburban area is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. today. The weather service warns of temperatures in the low to mid-90s, with a heat index peaking at up t...
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Tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m.Jul 12, 2015 1:00 am - A tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m. tonight has been issued for most of northern Illinois, including Chicago and the surrounding counties. The National Weather Servi...