Articles filed under Weather
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FEMA to view damage from stormsAug 31, 2007 11:00 pm - Six teams of federal and state officials will fan out across storm-ravaged areas in Illinois Tuesday to begin the process of possibly having some counties declared feder...
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NASA research predicts more turbulent weatherAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- As the world warms, the United States will face more severe thunderstorms with deadly lightning, damaging hail and the potential for tornadoes, a trailblaz...
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A week later, Des Plaines calm after stormAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - A week ago, they were piled atop each other to keep the overflowing Des Plaines River at bay. On Thursday, they were piled into trucks after a job well done. Such is the...
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Look out for fake 'tree experts' at your doorAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - In the wake of an apparent scam attempt, Mount Prospect officials are urging residents to hire qualified tree experts when cleaning up after the recent storm. Village Fo...
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Tell village about your storm damageAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Elk Grove Village wants its residents and businesses to report storm damage in order to help the village qualify for federal funding. If you've got dead trees in your y...
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Chain O' Lakes, Des Plaines River nearing normal levelsAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Water levels continue to drop on the Des Plaines River and Chain O' Lakes. The Des Plaines River was at 7.9 feet late Thursday, still above the 7-foot flood stage. The ...
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Geneva says please stay out of Island ParkAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Just because the Fox River isn't pouring over its banks much anymore doesn't mean Island Park in Geneva is ready for picnickers, fishermen and joggers. So park officials...
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Flooding moves Geneva boat raceAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Yet another activity is affected -- but not drowned -- by the Fox River flooding in Geneva. The Sept. 15 Mighty Viking Boat Race, a fundraiser for the Geneva Academic Fo...
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Palatine still cleaning up after stormAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - The storms last week were a burden for everyone, but the Palatine Public Works department experienced something it hasn't in at least 21 years -- their phones went down....
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Schaumburg, residents debate drainage issueAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Up to his chin in a clogged, overflowing drainage culvert during last Thursday's storms, Peter Farris was sure there was a better way to keep his Schaumburg street and n...