Articles filed under Weather
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Thunderstorm watch for Chicago area until 10 p.m.May 11, 2014 1:01 am - The severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service Sunday afternoon for the Chicago area continues until 10 p.m. although it appears for now that heavy...
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Des Plaines flood buyouts could begin later this monthMay 08, 2014 5:30 am - Des Plaines officials could begin making purchase offers by the end of the month to owners of flood-prone homes as a part of a voluntary federal buyout program. The prop...
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Back to the 80s. But are warm temps here to stay?May 08, 2014 1:00 am - A 35-degree wind chill Tuesday morning. A mid-80s forecast today. A 50-degree swing isn't that unusual for spring in Chicago, but the warm weather doesn't necessarily me...
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Metra wind detectors aim to keep trains on timeMay 02, 2014 5:00 am - Metra officials hope new wind-measuring devices will help keep riders on time during inevitable spring and summer storms. The addition comes after complaints from passen...
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Des Plaines ordered to pay $1.15 million in flood suitMay 02, 2014 1:01 am - A Cook County jury has determined that the city of Des Plaines must pay $1.15 million to the owners of an office complex that sustained flood damages when a lake used fo...
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5 things to know about this week's deadly weatherMay 02, 2014 1:00 am - Despite a quiet start to the severe weather season, the most deadly and fierce severe storm outbreak of 2014 left a path of destruction across the U.S. this week. Lasti...
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Tornado seasons lately have been boom or bustApr 30, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - Something strange is happening with tornadoes lately in the United States and it's baffling meteorologists. It's either unusually quiet or deadly active. Un...
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Chicago sees more than 3,000 pothole claimsApr 30, 2014 1:01 am - Chicago has hit a pinnacle of pothole claims. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that so far this year 3,100 pothole-related claims have been filed with the city. That's more...
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Hoffman Estates plans drainage projects in older neighborhoodApr 29, 2014 1:01 am - With a change of policy and a new funding source, Hoffman Estates officials are hoping to quickly address drainage problems in the oldest part of the village. The Parcel...
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Storm sweeping through suburbsApr 29, 2014 1:01 am - A fast moving thunderstorm is moving through the suburbs right now with a chance for more storms later this afternoon, according to accuweather.com. A fog advisory also ...