Articles filed under Weather
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Three years after devastating storm, Mundelein to begin $9M flood-control projectMay 04, 2020 5:30 am - Now that a contractor has been hired for the bulk of the work, a $9 million flood-control project in Mundelein should begin within 45 days, officials said. Nearly 1 mil...
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Gurnee warns of Des Plaines River floodingApr 29, 2020 1:00 am - The village of Gurnee is warning residents that the Des Plaines River is expected to rise to 8.9 feet Friday, nearly 2 feet above flood stage. Jack Linehan, assistant to...
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Land swap clears way for new public park, flood-relief effort in MundeleinApr 28, 2020 5:30 am - A land swap that paves the way for Mundelein to build a public park on the site of an abandoned guitar factory was approved by the village board Monday night. Trustees a...
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Part of Libertyville's flood mitigation plan delayed by coronavirus concernsApr 26, 2020 1:00 am - A central piece of a $1.65 million project to hold and disperse stormwater in one of Libertyville's flood-prone areas has been delayed due to concerns about the coronavi...
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At least 6 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and LouisianaApr 23, 2020 1:00 am - MADILL, Okla. - Severe weather blew through the South on Thursday after killing at least seven people in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, including a worker at a factory h...
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Winter's last gasp? Some suburbs could see up to 5 inches of snowApr 16, 2020 1:00 am - Up to five inches of snow is forecast for some of the southern suburbs Friday as a winter storm is expected to roll through the area overnight. The National Weather Serv...
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Icy roads cause nearly two dozen crashes, including 54-vehicle crash on I-90 in ChicagoApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Almost two dozen crashes were reported by Illinois State Police on Wednesday morning because of icy roads on major highways throughout the suburbs. State police reported...
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Fairdale 5 years later: Residents share how town has rebuilt after devastating tornado in 2015Apr 09, 2020 1:00 am - Clem Schultz said his wife, Geraldine Schultz, is still with him every day, even though she lost her life in the tornado that devastated the unincorporated town of Faird...
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Gurnee board to consider buying Old Grand buildings in floodplainApr 03, 2020 1:00 am - The Gurnee village board on Monday will consider purchasing flood-prone property near the Des Plaines River, including the Dairy Queen at 4611 Old Grand Ave. Board membe...
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Floodwaters recede in LincolnshireMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - Last week's heavy rains resulted in some minor flooding along the Des Plaines River in Lincolnshire over the weekend, but the water has since receded, officials said. Pu...