Articles filed under Weather
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Rain-snow mix danger until 7 p.m.Mar 24, 2016 1:00 am - Rain that fell throughout the suburbs this morning turned to snow this afternoon as temperatures dropped into the mid-30s. The forecast calls for snow to start falli...
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Busse Woods dam flood control project in Elk Grove finally operationalMar 24, 2016 1:00 am - After eight years of planning, the new and improved Busse Woods dam in Elk Grove Village finally went operational this week, aimed at reducing flooding in the area. And ...
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Four suburban flood buyouts tied up in state budgetMar 21, 2016 5:45 am - While the flood buyouts in Des Plaines and downstate Alexander County involve the most money and homeowners in limbo because of pending contracts, other projects earmark...
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Budget crisis may leave suburban flood buyout families under waterMar 21, 2016 5:00 am - After living through four major floods over the past three decades, Jim Bataille is ready to move out of his Des Plaines home. The 78-year-old semiretired designer was p...
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Goodbye winter that wasn'tMar 20, 2016 7:00 am - Spring starts today, but winter wasn't all that bad
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You could win a weather radioMar 16, 2016 1:00 am - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association are sponsoring a contest through March 31 to raise awareness of weath...
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Wind dies down, stormy weather continuesMar 16, 2016 1:00 am - After a windy afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms were expected to move through the area overnight. A wind advisory from the National Weather Service expired a...
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Constable: Armadillos approach; gators next?Mar 15, 2016 5:15 am - Once confined to the state of Texas in the United States, armadillos now are showing up as roadkill in southern Illinois. A tick species known as the Lone Star tick has ...
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High wind warning issued for suburbs todayMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - A high wind warning is in place from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. today, National Weather Service officials have reported. Southwest wind gusts of 60 mph are expected, officials...
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Lindenhurst-Lake Villa Chamber to host SpringFest ExpoMar 13, 2016 11:00 pm - The Lindenhurst-Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce SpringFest Expo, set for March 19 and 20, will feature area businesses and will offer weather awareness programs by Lake C...