Articles filed under Weather
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Snow in April not unusual, according to weather serviceApr 01, 2022 11:00 pm - Yeah, it snowed Saturday. It was nothing unusual - and as of early afternoon, not measurable at O'Hare International Airport, DuPage Airport, or the National Weather Ser...
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Saturday snow? Forecasts say it's possibleApr 01, 2022 1:00 am - A narrow band of sloppy, wet snow could develop as part of a strong storm system expected to arrive in the area Saturday morning and last through noon. Meteorologists at...
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Des Plaines seeking to strengthen fines for snow-removal scofflawsApr 01, 2022 1:00 am - A proposal to boost penalties for commercial property owners in Des Plaines who don't remove snow from public sidewalks could get even stricter. The city council on Mond...
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Are you prepared for spring storms? Safety tips and reminders as the season beginsMar 31, 2022 5:30 am - From checking gutters and trimming trees to wearing shoes if you have to leave your home, there are many considerations going into the spring storm season. Fortunately, ...
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Winter advisory: Messy, possibly slippery morning commute with up to 4 inches of snowMar 06, 2022 12:00 am - That mix could bring a glaze of ice mainly from 4 to 8 a.m., the weather service said. It outlined a target for that possibility that covers DuPage, Kane and Will counti...
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Suburban Skyview: Tubing enthusiasts come for the thrill of the hill at Villa Olivia in Bartlett.Mar 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Villa Olivia in Bartlett is the place to go to get your winter excitement fix. Villa Olivia was acquired by the Bartlett Park District in 2010. It draws visitors fr...
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Illinois Extension: Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go offFeb 28, 2022 10:00 pm - Weather can change from blue skies to ominous clouds in an instant in Illinois. When the wail of an alert siren is heard, it's a warning sign that should not be ignored....
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A 'blatant disregard' for safety: Des Plaines aldermen criticize businesses that don't clear sidewalksFeb 24, 2022 4:30 am - Frustrated by snow accumulation on sidewalks outside some Des Plaines businesses, city officials are pledging to more aggressively go after merchants who don't keep thos...
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Up to 5 inches of snow for parts of suburbs tonightFeb 24, 2022 12:00 am - A winter weather advisory is in effect from noon today through 6 a.m. Friday for the Chicago area, with as much as five inches of snow expected in some suburbs. Areas cl...
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National Weather Service offers training to become a severe weather spotterFeb 23, 2022 12:00 am - Daily Herald report The National Weather Service is offering free training webinars to become a severe weather spotter. Participants will learn the nature of tornadoes,...