Articles filed under Weather
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Traffic lights covered? Storm shows LEDs can't melt snow, ice covering themNov 28, 2018 12:00 am - Energy-efficient traffic lights caked with ice and snow created bewildering conditions for drivers across the suburbs this week and contributed to at least four crashes,...
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Out on a limb with storm-damaged trees? Here are some tipsNov 27, 2018 12:00 am - If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to see it, it's a philosophical conundrum. But if an ice-caked tree limb falls on your fence, it's time to call your i...
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47 degrees inside: How suburban households are living without powerNov 27, 2018 12:00 am - Living without power for the second straight day threatened indoor piping and tested warmth preservation across scattered pockets of the suburbs where electricity still ...
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New crews arriving to restore power, but it's not enough, Arlington Heights leaders sayNov 27, 2018 12:00 am - But response too little too late, Arlington Hts. leaders say
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Lincolnshire garbage, yard waste pickup delayedNov 27, 2018 12:00 am - Due to Monday's inclement weather, garbage and yard waste pickup for Lincolnshire residents will be delayed one day this week, to Thursday. Leaf collection for residents...
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Images: See readers' photos of Monday's snowNov 26, 2018 9:00 am - See reader-submitted photos of the heavy snow that covered the suburbs from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. ...
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To avoid frozen pipes, keep the water moving and the heat onNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - Freezing temperatures are here, and for some homeowners that means frozen pipes. To avoid dealing with that mess and expense, experts recommend slowly running the water...
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Winter safety tips for your homeNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - With the first snowstorm hitting the Chicago area well before the official start of winter, here are some safety tips for your home. December and January are peak months...
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Storm makes this among snowiest Novembers, leads to rare early snow dayNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - Monday's blizzard, which dumped 3 to 10 inches of snow on Chicago and the suburbs, has contributed to one of the snowiest Novembers on record, according to ABC 7 meteoro...
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Experts: Clearing snowy roofs now can ease water worries laterNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - The problem with snow on roofs is actually water. When snow melts, it needs a place to go. If it can't drip into the gutter because of leaves, clogs or ice dams, meltin...