Articles filed under Weather
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Wind advisory lasts in suburbs until 6 p.m.Dec 05, 2017 12:00 am - The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory and warns wind gusts could reach 45 mph in some areas. The wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Gus...
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Constable: No partridge in this pear tree, only leavesNov 30, 2017 4:03 am - The back seat of my car boasts more wardrobe options than my closet. There's the Mr. Rogers-esque cardigan sweater that is perfect for days when the temperature nears 60...
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Cold-weather recess guidelines in District 15Nov 30, 2017 12:00 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 has announced its guidelines for cold-weather recess for the 2017-18 academic year. Officials said students generally will go ou...
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What's behind our dramatic sunsetsNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - Spectacular reds and oranges flooded the evening skies Sunday and Monday, prompting people to pull over and step onto balconies to snap striking photos posted across soc...
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Gurnee tearing down at-risk buildings after historic floodingNov 20, 2017 4:30 am - Every time Gurnee Barber Shop would flood, its owner would mark the date on a cabinet. The first note was made April 1, 1960, by Bud McCann, who built the business in 1...
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Stormwater management awardsNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Nominations are being accepted for 2017 stormwater awards to recognize outstanding efforts by organizations, communities, groups, and individuals for projects and other ...
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Barrington finalizes plan to improve flood-prone neighborhoodNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Final approval has been granted to a plan in which Barrington village government and the park district swap property in an effort to improve a flood-prone area of town. ...
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Lake County flood victims will get help applying for loansNov 15, 2017 12:00 am - Low-interest disaster loans are going to be made available to Lake County residents. Starting Thursday representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will b...
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FEMA denies aid for flood victims in Cook, Lake, McHenry and Kane countiesNov 14, 2017 12:00 am - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided against helping victims of last summer's record flooding in the Chicago area. In a letter to Illinois Gov. Bruce Raun...
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Add this to your list of job demands: Paid vacation for extreme weatherNov 14, 2017 12:00 am - Even the workplace has to adapt to the warming world. As climate change creates more intense storms, companies have started preparing for work disruptions due to extreme...