Articles filed under Weather
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Indonesia volcano erupts again, kills at least 16Feb 01, 2014 1:00 pm - MOUNT SINABUNG, Indonesia — An Indonesian volcano that has been rumbling for months unleased a major eruption Saturday, killing 16 people just a day after authorities al...
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The SoapboxFeb 01, 2014 4:00 am - Not quite the same venue: Look at video from Gov. Pat Quinn’s State of the State speech and you’ll see different levels of attention among the lawmakers sitting in the C...
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Suburban events Saturday being canceled due to snowJan 31, 2014 4:00 pm - With a major winter storm looming Friday night, many local events planned for Saturday were being canceled. For the complete list of closings, visit www.emergencyclosing...
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Snowy-travel warnings issued for tonight, SaturdayJan 31, 2014 4:30 am - The bitter cold is gone for now, but this weekend could usher in the potential for significant snowfall — perhaps 10 inches by the time it’s over, forecasters say. Light...
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1 hurt in Hampshire crash caused by weatherJan 30, 2014 5:43 pm - Treacherous weather-related driving conditions may be to blame for a crash between a semi and a pickup truck that snarled traffic late Thursday afternoon in Hampshire, a...
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Suburban woman dies from exposureJan 30, 2014 4:06 pm - An 86-year-old woman found dead outside her South suburban home has become the 17th person in Cook County to succumb to the region’s especially cold winter. The Cook Cou...
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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 ...