Articles filed under Weather
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Constable: Sky success in excess, but the Bears and weather opt for moderationOct 19, 2021 5:30 am - “Moderation is a fatal thing,” Oscar Wilde said. “Nothing succeeds like excess.” Today's local sports scene makes good on the Wilde philosophy. The legendary Candace Par...
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Severe weather possible for suburbs this afternoonOct 11, 2021 1:00 am - Meteorologists at the Chicago office of the National Weather Service are warning of potential severe weather moving into the area this afternoon. The highest risk to mos...
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Gas bills will increase 48%? Suburban households could be facing a tough winterOct 04, 2021 5:30 am - Nicor customers should expect the cost of heating their homes this winter to put a significant dent in their wallets, consumer advocates warn. According to Nicor's estim...
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New Mundelein detention area holds enough water to fill a football field and end zones 30-feet highSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - Mundelein officials Tuesday celebrated the completion of a $9.16 million flood control project prompted by a deluge in July 2017 that inundated Division Street and Route...
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Grayslake to purchase, preserve green space near downtown to avoid further flood damageSep 24, 2021 1:00 am - In an effort to avoid flooding near downtown, Grayslake leaders are working to purchase and preserve 18 acres of open space in the coming weeks. Village trustees took a ...
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Will spring drought put a damper on our fall colors this year? Next few weeks may decideSep 22, 2021 5:30 am - Autumn begins today with shorter, cooler days and the eventual arrival of bands of color overhead, as leaves turn and drop. When does the show start? "It's a year-to-ye...
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Constable: Cicadas, crickets and sunsets tell us when summer yields to fallSep 21, 2021 5:30 am - If you believe in science, and you should after all we've been through, today is our last full day of summer. Fall begins for us at 2:21 p.m. Wednesday. But we all have ...
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Villa Park receives state grants for rec center, flood mitigationSep 17, 2021 5:30 am - Villa Park officials announced this week that two state agencies have awarded grants to the village for a pair of multimillion-dollar projects. A $10 million grant from ...
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Threat of gusty winds, thunderstorms this afternoonSep 07, 2021 1:00 am -
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More suburban firefighters deploying to Louisiana after Hurricane IdaSep 06, 2021 1:00 am - As one specialized team of Illinois firefighters headed home from hurricane-ravaged Louisiana on Monday, another group prepared for deployment. Forty-five members of the...