Articles filed under Weather
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Storm closes more local events, schools, facilitiesFeb 02, 2011 12:00 am - The canceling began well before a single snowflake hit the ground and the list has grown as groups, governments and agencies throughout the suburbs are adjusting for the...
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Woodstock woman shocked by drift’s sizeFeb 02, 2011 12:00 am - As a native Chicagoan, Dianne Munguia has lived through some big snows. But she wasn’t prepared Wednesday for the head-high drift when she opened the garage door at her ...
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Palatine District 15 schools closed ThursdayFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Citing the inclement weather, officials in Palatine Township Elementary District 15 schools announced Wednesday that schools will be closed for a second straight day Thu...
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Route 53 reopened; Pace suspending bus serviceFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - It may be days before any sense of normalcy returns for area commuters and travelers. Work crews are still clearing many roads throughout the Chicago suburbs. Meanwhile,...
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Lake Barrington closes village hall after stormFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Village offices were closed in Lake Barrington on Wednesday after a blizzard dumped near-record accumulations of snow on the region. Garbage collection in the village al...
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Drifting snow makes it tough on ambulance driversFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - The Carpentersville Fire Department received a few calls for service, but none required a rescue. Most calls were for medical services, and two people had to be transpor...
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Major roads should be clear for morning commuteFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Lake County officials said Wednesday afternoon they were making good progress toward ensuring a smoother commute Thursday morning for the thousands of residents who will...
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Stranded motorists spend night in Batavia city council chamberFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Bus 802 normally runs between Aurora and the Charlestowne Mall in St. Charles. “I’m going to the Aurora Pancake House for breakfast, since McDonald’s and Burger King (in...
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Barrington making best of snow dayFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Barrington public works crews did a good job clearing roads through the night and morning, and today’s sunshine is encouraging residents in their own efforts to dig out,...
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Stranded motorists stay at Prospect Hts. city hallFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - About 10 people who were stranded on Palatine Road in Prospect Heights spent the night at Prospect Heights City Hall and a few others were in the police station and the ...