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Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Illinois early this morning. The earthquake occurred a little before 3 a.m. in Southern DeKalb County, near the town of Somonauk. The earthquake was felt in various locations including Winthrop Harbor, Cary, and Yorkville. Heather and Cory were awakened by the quake, initially mistaking it for a storm. Marcia in Winthrop Harbor reported feeling her house shake. A resident in Cary noticed the loud and rumbly noise, distinguishing it from thunder. Dan in Yorkville also felt the earthquake.
3.4 magnitude earthquake in DeKalb County
SOMONAUK, Ill. — A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck DeKalb County Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey said. It happened around 3 a.m. just two kilometers northwest of the village of Somonauk. The quake was felt widely in the area. Shaking could be felt most in the town of Sandwich, about four miles from […]
Crown Community Development Plans 760-Acre Master Plan Community
Crown Community Development (CCD) has submitted a formal land development application to the Village of Sugar Grove for The Grove, a 760-acre master-planned community. The Grove is proposed for land surrounding the Interstate 88 and Route 47 interchange, located 45 miles west of Chicago. The project calls for housing, an...
Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
Earthquake Rattles Far Western Suburbs Early This Morning
In the early hours of Monday morning, at approximately 2:53 a.m., a minor earthquake struck about 2 kilometers northwest of Somonauk, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While there were no reports of damage, the tremor was felt in parts of the western Chicago suburbs, including Yorkville and Oswego.
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet.
Severe Storms Cause Flooding and Damage in Chicago Area (Video)
Severe Storms Cause Significant Flooding and Damage in Naperville and Chicago Area. The city of Naperville and the greater Chicago area experienced severe weather, including a tornado warning that lasted about 10 minutes. This warning, issued during the early morning hours, caused widespread concern. Flooding in Naperville. The thunderstorms that...
Storm damage | Blood donors urgently needed | XSport sold
Severe storms leave trail of tree damage, blocked roadways throughout Naperville Severe storms swept through the Naperville area last night, The post Storm damage | Blood donors urgently needed | XSport sold appeared first on NCTV17.
Disaster training starts today near Busch Stadium, St. Charles and Grafton
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Military and local responders will be seen along the banks of the Mississippi starting Monday, part of a large-scale emergency response drill around Busch Stadium. The training is focused on preparing first responders to deploy into and handle dangerous conditions following a “catastrophic disaster,” according to the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
Ill. fire department launches open data website
Aurora, Ill. — The Aurora Fire Department, in collaboration with the city’s Data and Analytics Division, has launched a new public website to provide data about the fire department’s operations. The Aurora Fire Department Open Data Portal currently provides data about the department’s fire prevention efforts, such...
Experts say look at Central Illinois if you are Buying a Home
2 of the 3 Best Cities to Buy a Home in Illinois this year are located in Central Illinois. Which two cities in the middle of the Land of Lincoln are the places you should want to buy a home in? Here are the details... According to Niche.com's list of...
Roblox West Chicago Codes (July 2024)
The hood is flooded with crime and violence, with gangs causing havoc everywhere they turn and the police using any means necessary to stop them. With the war on crime ramping up, it's time to choose your side in this never-ending struggle and use Roblox West Chicago codes to prevail.
Naperville Park District seeks public input on indoor recreation, capital improvement projects
The Naperville Park District is asking the public to weigh in on both indoor recreation space needs, and its proposed 2025 capital improvement projects, at two separate online feedback sites. Weighing in on indoor recreation space needs. From now through July 26, members of the community can go to the...
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