Articles filed under Weather
-
It's so hot out ... we held a contestJul 19, 2013 1:00 pm - Everyone complains about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it ... In reality, there's not a lot we can do except complain, and maybe have some fun with it...
-
Heat wave almost turns suburban lakes into 'bathwater'Jul 19, 2013 5:00 am - Lake water in suburbs heats up, and that's OK by swimmers
-
How hot is it? It's so hot out that ...Jul 18, 2013 2:00 pm - Let's have some fun online today because it's too hot to do anything outside. We want suburban residents to finish the phrase, “It's so hot out that ...” We'll pick a su...
-
Storms fade away, but bring a little reliefJul 18, 2013 8:00 am - Storms brought a little relief Thursday for the steamy Chicago area, but a heat advisory remains in effect through Friday evening before cooler weather arrives for the w...
-
Mt. Prospect OKs funds for backyard drainage programJul 17, 2013 11:28 am - The Mount Prospect village board agreed Tuesday to spend $85,000 this year for its Backyard Drainage Program aimed at reducing flooding in the rear yards of private home...
-
Forecast calls for heat wave to continueJul 17, 2013 6:00 am - People should drink plenty of water, stay in the shade, and know where their local cooling center is because its going to be a hot one today. Officials from the Nationa...
-
Cool off in WaukeganJul 16, 2013 1:57 pm - Due to the high temperatures expected this week, several locations in Waukegan have been designated as cooling centers. The elderly, infirm, small children, and anyone e...
-
DuPage County focuses on senior safety as temperatures riseJul 16, 2013 1:00 pm - With temperatures reaching into the 90s this week, the sheriff's office is reminding DuPage County residents of a free service that aims to protect those most vulnerable...
-
Hot temperatures, high humidity in forecast this weekJul 16, 2013 9:01 am - The hottest temperatures of the summer are forecast for the next couple of days, according to accuweather.com. The forecast for today calls for temperatures to almost re...
-
New mobile website available in emergenciesJul 11, 2013 9:08 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinoisans can now use their smartphones or tablets to get information on emergency preparedness or where to get help in a disaster. The Illinois Em...