Articles filed under Severe Weather
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What's closed during today's extreme coldJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - Libraries often are regarded among the most accessible and accommodating of public places, but many in the suburbs will close Wednesday due to the region's extreme cold....
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ComEd officials say they are prepared for deep freezeJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - ComEd officials say they're ready to address any power disruptions that occur as the temperature dives in the coming days. Officials say repair crews are standing by, eq...
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Metra shortens schedule as cold bears downJan 28, 2019 12:00 am - Metra will institute a modified schedule Wednesday in anticipation of dangerously cold weather as authorities urge people to work from home and go out only if necessary....
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Arlington Heights storm response, by the numbersDec 04, 2018 4:30 am - A week after an early winter snowstorm left thousands in the dark in Arlington Heights - one of the hardest-hit towns in the suburbs - officials shared statistics that s...
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'I think my husband sent them': Kildeer widow thankful for volunteers' help after stormNov 30, 2018 12:00 am - It wasn't a dramatic emergency rescue but rather unsolicited volunteer help that was a bright spot during a dark time this week for a recently widowed Kildeer woman. "I ...
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Special branch pickup next week in Elk GroveNov 30, 2018 12:00 am - Due to the recent winter storm and resulting storm damage, Elk Grove Village will have a special branch pickup next week. Officials say residents should place branches i...
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Traffic lights covered? Storm shows LEDs can't melt snow, ice covering themNov 28, 2018 12:00 am - Energy-efficient traffic lights caked with ice and snow created bewildering conditions for drivers across the suburbs this week and contributed to at least four crashes,...
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New crews arriving to restore power, but it's not enough, Arlington Heights leaders sayNov 27, 2018 12:00 am - But response too little too late, Arlington Hts. leaders say
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Up to a foot of snow could fall as travelers return homeNov 24, 2018 12:00 am - Up to a foot of snow could fall in some locations across the suburbs starting Sunday, forecasters predict, just as travelers return home from the long Thanksgiving weeke...
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Suburbs see snow, high winds, cold on SaturdayOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Chicago area got its first taste of winter Saturday, with high winds, low temperatures and, yes, even a little snow. The suburbs saw wind gusts of up to 50 mph, ABC ...