Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Scattered thunderstorms force airport delays, cancellationsJun 23, 2014 1:01 am - The National Weather Service is saying there's a chance of scattered, possibly strong thunderstorms tonight until 1 a.m., and the spotty weather has forced airport delay...
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Damage from fallen tree in Wauconda won't delay Cook House eventJun 23, 2014 1:00 am - An open house scheduled for Sunday at the newly renovated Andrew C. Cook House in Wauconda will be held as planned, even after a storm caused an oak tree to fall on the ...
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Severe storms moving out, thousands left without powerJun 21, 2014 1:01 am - Strong storms dumped torrential rains and unleashed wind gusts of more than 70 mph Saturday, leaving thousands across the suburbs without power. In Wauconda, power lines...
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Hundreds of flights canceled, some still delayed at O'HareJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - Some 660 flights were canceled at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday due to low visibility brought on by Wednesday night's severe weather, officials said. Flight d...
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Tornado strikes S. Dakota townJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - WESSINGTON SPRINGS, S.D. - A timely warning allowed an entire South Dakota city to shelter from a tornado that razed dozens of homes and businesses but injured only one ...
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Lightning strikes Glen Ellyn-area homeJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - A reported lightning strike caused a fire on the roof of a house Thursday night in an unincorporated area near Glen Ellyn, authorities said. The Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fir...
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Storms sweep through suburbs; airport delays reportedJun 18, 2014 1:00 am - Severe thunderstorms packing large hail, strong winds and heavy downpours struck the Chicago area tonight including a strong storm with 60-70 mph winds that moved throug...
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Tornado watch lifted, severe weather possible throughout the dayJun 17, 2014 1:00 am - A tornado watch in place early this morning in the suburbs has been lifted by the National Weather Service. However, threats of severe weather remain throughout the day...
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Harsh winter damages historic Black Hawk statueJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - OREGON, Ill. - The brutal winter was rough on the more than century-old Black Hawk statue in northern Illinois. Frank Rausa, who is leading the effort to repair the hist...
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St. Charles company helps pick up pieces after disastersMay 31, 2014 11:00 pm - On a Sunday morning before church, Steve Hargis' wife, Mandie, looked out the window and saw the kinds of eerie clouds that make you pause before heading outside. It was...