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    Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. 2 die in 6-vehicle crash on I-294 near Elmhurst

    A man and woman were killed early Thursday on Interstate 294 in Cook County after a semitrailer truck rear-ended a vehicle, causing a six-vehicle chain-reaction crash, officials said. The crash happened at 5:47 a.m. on I-294 southbound at milepost 33....
    2. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Gov. Quinn declares 'state of emergency'

    Standing at the edge of a flooded Elmhurst street, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said Thursday he declared Illinois in a state of emergency and state agencies were prepared to provide assistance to local governments.
    Special to the Tribune
    Standing at the edge of a flooded Elmhurst street, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said Thursday he declared Illinois in a state of emergency and state agencies were prepared to provide assistance to local governments. After meeting with state emergency...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Politics, St. Charles (Kane, Illinois), Regional Authority, Illinois Governor

    3. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  3. Heavy rains in Chicago area cause flooding, close roads

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Heavy rains and flooding brought havoc to the Chicago area on Thursday, shutting expressways, delaying commuter trains, cancelling flights, flooding basements and closing many suburban schools.
    Reuters
    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Heavy rains and flooding brought havoc to the Chicago area on Thursday, shutting expressways, delaying commuter trains, cancelling flights, flooding basements and closing many suburban schools. The National Weather Service issued...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Schiller Park, Chicago Police Department, Air Transportation Delays, Natural Disasters

    4. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. 2 killed in chain-reaction crash on I-294

    A man and woman were killed this morning on I-294 in Cook County after a semitrailer truck rear-ended a vehicle, causing a six-vehicle chain-reaction crash, officials said.
    Tribune reporter
    A man and woman were killed this morning on I-294 in Cook County after a semitrailer truck rear-ended a vehicle, causing a six-vehicle chain-reaction crash, officials said. The crash happened at 5:47 a.m. on the I-294 Southbound at milepost 33.5 near...

    Tags: Elmhurst, Accidental Death

    5. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Gauges used to anticipate flooding endangered by cuts

    Emergency workers responding to this week's flooding in the Chicago area have come to rely on government forecasts, but some of the data that support those estimates are jeopardized by planned budget cuts, officials said.
    Emergency workers responding to this week's flooding in the Chicago area have come to rely on government forecasts, but some of the data that support those estimates are jeopardized by planned budget cuts, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey said...

    Tags: Droughts, Government, Natural Disasters, U.S. Geological Survey, Rivers

    6. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Chicago floods: Evacuations, sandbagging as river levels rise

    After wreaking havoc on the morning commute, closing schools and prompting scattered evacuations, the massive storm that dumped upwards of a half-foot of rain on parts of the Chicago area overnight is expected to continue throughout the day, with flooding the big concern.
    After wreaking havoc on the morning commute, closing schools and prompting scattered evacuations, the massive storm that dumped upwards of a half-foot of rain on parts of the Chicago area overnight is expected to continue throughout the day, with flooding...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Riverside (Cook, Illinois), Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Government

    7. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Northwest police blotter: April 16

    The following items were taken from police reports.
    The following items were taken from police reports. Arlington Heights A green, 1995 Mercury Villager van parked and locked in a residential driveway in the 2400 block of South Cedar Glen was stolen between 11 p.m. April 13 and 6 a.m. April 14. A...

    Tags: Apple iPad, Crime, Law and Justice, Sony Corp., Crimes, Arlington Heights

    8. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Area residents brace for flooding

    Property owners in the Chicago area who have suffered through flooding in the past face the possibility for more of the same Thursday and Friday, as hard rains continue to pound saturated ground.
    Property owners in the Chicago area who have suffered through flooding in the past face the possibility for more of the same Thursday and Friday, as hard rains continue to pound saturated ground. Additional rounds of heavy thunderstorms could dump...

    Tags: Aurora, Rivers, Montgomery (Kane, Illinois), Kane County, Floods

    9. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Award-winning teacher was well-known for her compassion

    Karen K. Pflederer, an award-winning teacher lauded for her dedication and compassion, continued to help others after her retirement from Maine South High School in the mid-1990s.
    Karen K. Pflederer, an award-winning teacher lauded for her dedication and compassion, continued to help others after her retirement from Maine South High School in the mid-1990s. Ms. Pflederer spent eight years as a social worker at The Moorings, a...

    Tags: Human Interest, Substance Abuse, Arlington Heights, Students, Lombard

    10. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Cabins to get lift above flood plain

    Work has begun to elevate six flood-prone cabins on a campground in Des Plaines.
    Work has begun to elevate six flood-prone cabins on a campground in Des Plaines. The Methodist CampGround of Des Plaines received a $402,000 grant from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to elevate six of its 100 cottages. The grants will cover 75...
    11. Mar 28, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Coal tar industry fights bans on sealants

    When officials in suburban Des Plaines read about the hazards of spreading cancer-causing coal tar on playgrounds, parking lots and driveways, they moved to join other communities across the nation that have banned pavement sealants made with the industrial byproduct.
    When officials in suburban Des Plaines read about the hazards of spreading cancer-causing coal tar on playgrounds, parking lots and driveways, they moved to join other communities across the nation that have banned pavement sealants made with the...

    Tags: Periodicals, Environmental Pollution, University of New Hampshire, Coal, Environmental Issues

    12. Apr 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Police: Woman's screams scared intruder away

    A woman's screams reportedly scared away a home intruder early Sunday morning in unincorporated Des Plaines, Cook County authorities said. A female resident in the 9000 block of Kennedy Drive told police she woke up about 4:45 a.m. to see a man in a...
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