Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Conditions improving, but flood damage still a problemApr 21, 2013 9:23 pm - Life continues to inch toward “normal” in DuPage County and Fox Valley-area neighborhoods affected by last week’s downpours and floods, but for many there’s still a long...
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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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Harry Volkman weathers wild Chicago climateApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - Suburbanites sported more wardrobe options this week than a teenager's bedroom floor. We needed raincoats, winter coats, sweatshirts, sun hats, extra pairs of dry socks,...
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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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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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Des Plaines blames Mt. Prospect, Prospect Hts. for heightened floodingApr 19, 2013 9:59 pm - Des Plaines officials Friday blamed their counterparts in Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights for making flooding problems worse in Des Plaines by allegedly filling a ga...
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Many roads reopen in AlgonquinApr 19, 2013 6:35 pm - Flooding in Elgin and South Elgin is slowly receding after this week’s storms, but officials continued to watch the Fox River on Friday. Water levels of Poplar Creek and...
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Bob Chinn’s in Wheeling closed due to floodingApr 19, 2013 6:03 pm - Bob Chinn’s Crab House in Wheeling is closed due to flooding, according to an email from the restaurant. The popular eatery at 393 S. Milwaukee Ave. is located just west...
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It could have been worse in the Tri-CitiesApr 19, 2013 6:00 pm - Taking stock the day after big rains filled the streets, sewers, creeks and rivers of Kane County: Ÿ “We're faring very well,” Gary Holm, Batavia's public works director...
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Naperville flood cleanup won’t be a snapApr 19, 2013 4:52 pm - Citywide flood cleanup was in full force in Naperville on Friday, but if waiting lists at local flood damage restoration companies are any indication, the recovery could...