Articles filed under Weather
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A foggy start in the suburbsNov 15, 2016 12:00 am - A heavy fog draped much of the region Tuesday morning, slowing traffic in some areas and causing a significant decrease in visibility. The good news: Temperatures are su...
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Lake County to assist state with snowplowingNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Lake County crews will plow and salt 107 miles of state roads to assist the Illinois Department of Transporation this winter. The agency needs help with snow control as ...
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Des Plaines flood buyouts finally move forwardOct 19, 2016 1:00 am - Des Plaines officials say government buyouts of seven flood-prone homes near the Des Plaines River finally will proceed after more than a year in limbo due to the state ...
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State asks Lake County for snow plowing helpOct 14, 2016 5:30 am - Lake County officials face an unexpected challenge as they prepare for the salting and snowplowing season. The Illinois Department of Transporation is asking whether it ...
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Hurricane's devastation adds urgency to Schaumburg sale for HaitiOct 14, 2016 1:00 am - The devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew has only increased the need for help through the previously scheduled "Inspiring Hope in Haiti" sale at St. Peter Luther...
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Des Plaines plans flood buyout spending in 2017 budgetOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Des Plaines plans to spend more on flood buyouts and street repairs next year - and bring on one more police dog - in its proposed $173 million budget. Still to come dur...
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Hurricane Matthew sideswipes Florida coast, but 'this is not over'Oct 07, 2016 1:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Hurricane Matthew scraped Florida's Atlantic coast early Friday, toppling trees onto homes and knocking out power to more than a half-million peop...
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FEMA commits $11.5M more to Des Plaines flood reliefAug 31, 2016 5:22 am - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has committed $11.5 million to Des Plaines that would help pay for 47 more houses to be purchased and demolished in a continually...
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Flash flood warning for Northwest suburbs, McHenry CountyAug 29, 2016 1:00 am - A flash flood warning has been issued for some Northwest and Kane County suburbs, and another one was issued for an area that includes southwestern McHenry County. The f...
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Flash flood watch in effect until midnightAug 12, 2016 1:00 am - The National weather Service issued a flash flood watch for the Chicago area from 10 a.m. until midnight. The flash flood watch includes portions of Cook, DuPage, Lake a...