Articles filed under Weather
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Hawthorn Woods’ inaugural winter carnival rescheduled due to weatherJan 29, 2014 5:56 pm - The forecast of more frigid temperatures and wind chills has caused Hawthorn Woods officials to delay their inaugural winter carnival. “It’s really unusual to have to c...
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Grayslake's Prairie Crossing Charter School ends subzero recessJan 29, 2014 1:00 pm - Students at Prairie Crossing Charter School in Grayslake no longer will have a shortened outdoor recess in subzero weather, under an amended policy. Executive Director G...
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Metra commuters share their dream tripJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - As the potential Powerball and Mega-Millions winnings climb higher and temperatures seem to get lower, we asked commuters at the Lisle Metra Station a simple question: “...
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Worst winter ever in the suburbs? Not just yetJan 29, 2014 4:15 am - Is this the worst winter we've ever had? Not even close, if you go by temperature or snowfall. But yes, it's pretty bad — especially if you weren't around here for the ...
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Elk Grove not skimping on saltJan 28, 2014 8:28 pm - By the time winter is over, Elk Grove Village will likely have used more salt on its local streets than ever before, village officials said Tuesday. And just to make sur...
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“Two winters in one” means snow costs well over budget in BarringtonJan 28, 2014 1:59 pm - The abnormally brutal winter has forced the village of Barrington to spend more money on snow and ice removal already than it had planned for the whole season, and, as r...
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Cold won't stop 88-year-old Meals on Wheels volunteerJan 28, 2014 4:30 am - Five days a week, 88-year-old Samuel Grimes arrives at the Arlington Heights Senior Center by 7:30 a.m. to start his day. He's not there to use any of the facility's ame...
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Suburbs put out welcome mat for nature's arctic visitorsJan 28, 2014 4:30 am - Before leaving the safety of your car for the arcticlike trek across the grocery parking lot, you almost feel as if you need to scan the snowy tundra for wolves. It's n...
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Deep freeze puts most Midwest routines on iceJan 27, 2014 8:51 pm - Parents brought kids to work or just stayed home because schools were closed, again. Office workers hailed cabs to ride a block — or less. And companies offering deliver...
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Lazarus House has room for people to get warmJan 27, 2014 5:20 pm - The city of St. Charles has dedicated several spots around town where people can get out of the cold, including Lazarus House. Director Liz Eakins says staff members ar...