Articles filed under Weather
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Chain, Fox River reopen to limited boatingAug 02, 2017 1:00 am - Boating has returned to the Chain O' Lakes, but only on a limited basis, authorities said. The Fox Waterway Agency in Fox Lake announced Wednesday morning the Chain O' ...
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Flood repairs proceeding in Diamond Lake District 76Jul 31, 2017 1:00 am - Fair weather of late has enabled floodwater to recede, but business as usual in some spots is still a way off. That includes Diamond Lake Elementary District 76, which c...
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Amid disaster, countless acts of kindness, resilienceJul 30, 2017 4:00 am - It rained and rained, and then it rained again. Homes invaded by cold, muddy water. An army of sandbaggers. Boat rescues. And resilience. Nearly two weeks of storms — fr...
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Mold expert advises flood victims not to try remediation on their ownJul 30, 2017 12:00 am - Expert says you should not try remediation on your own
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What to do when floodwaters seep into hardwood floorsJul 29, 2017 11:00 am - Homeowners have to act fast if they decide to try to save hardwood floors submerged in floodwaters. Cleanup crews, however, recommend removing flooring and other materia...
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What you need to know about sump pumpsJul 29, 2017 12:00 am - As floodwater approaches, a key weapon in keeping it out of your house is a functioning sump pump. But three generations of making sure basements remain dry has taught M...
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Water-damaged photographs can be saved by restoration processJul 28, 2017 3:00 pm - All is not lost if precious photographs become waterlogged in a flood, according to a restoration expert. Matthew Grana, vice president of family-owned Grand Frame Inc. ...
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Caution, professionals needed for electrical damageJul 28, 2017 3:00 pm - For safety's sake, electrical system damage is the first thing a homeowner should think about after a flood. And, for the same reason, it may not be a problem that can b...
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How to prevent basement floodingJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - All basements should be dry, even after 8 inches of rain. That's doable with a reliable sump pump and backup system, or after a relatively inexpensive fix for cracked f...
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Tips for protecting your stuff in the basementJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - Sofas, mattresses, books and clothes were just a few of the waterlogged possessions put to curbs after floods ravaged some suburbs this month. Many of those belongings h...