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Hawthorn Woods Aqua Illinois customers under boil order after water main repair
HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - Aqua Illinois has issued a 24-hour boil order for residents in Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, and parts of Lake County following a water main repair. While water service was not interrupted during the repair, the break impacted the water tower's recharging process, prompting the precautionary measure, Aqua Illinois said in a letter to customers Sunday morning.
Lake County Traffic Alert: Route 22 Closed After Diesel Spill
Lake County, IL – Route 22 is currently closed between Kelsey Road and Harbor Road in unincorporated Barrington following a traffic crash that resulted in a significant diesel spill. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred early Friday morning. A large amount of diesel fuel was...
Fox River's high water levels forcing temporary Illinois ban on recreational boating
The state is banning recreational boating on a long stretch of the Fox River because of hazardous conditions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) says water is high on the Fox River
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
Cook County is full of 'fake' lakes. They help tell the story of development in the area.
Denny Hebson is a longtime Glenview, Illinois resident. But it wasn’t until a few years ago, while riding his bike along the Des Plaines River Trail, that he realized there were a large number of lakes near his home — along with smatterings of small ponds. On one...
Arlington Heights, IL, – Major Road Closure on Ridge Avenue Starting July 22
Arlington Heights, IL – Beginning Monday, July 22, Ridge Avenue, north of Euclid, will undergo the complete removal of the roadway as part of the Village’s road reconstruction program. This significant project will impact local traffic flow and accessibility to key areas, including the Arlington Ridge Center (ARC).
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