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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 Strikes West of Chicago
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattled residents west of Chicago in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck at 2:53 a.m. Monday just northwest of Somonauk, Ill., in DaKalb County, about 65 miles west of the Chicago metro area, at a depth of about six miles, according to […]
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open new location in DeKalb
DEKALB, Ill. — A new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is coming to DeKalb County this week. Ollie’s, a retailer of brand-name closeout merchandise, is set to open a new store in DeKalb, in the 2300 block of Sycamore Road, next to Walmart in the old Office Max building. A ribbon cutting for the new location is […]
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.
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.
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...
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.
Storm Damage Pick Up Area
During last night’s storms our Public Works Department and Police Department drove the community to assess damage. Our Public Works Department was able to clear roadways by last evening to make them passable. One area in town, outlined on the below map, suffered extensive damage where dozens of large...
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...
Geneva Public Works Responding To Power Outages, Downed Trees From July 14-15 Storms
The Geneva Public Works Department is responding to power outages July 14 associated with a strong storm hitting Kane County. The City is investigating the outages, and updates will be posted when more information is available. Residents are advised to stay tuned to the latest alerts from the National Weather...
DeKalb County Barn Tour celebrates tenth year of showcasing local barns
The 10th annual DeKalb County Barn Tour will be held on Saturday, August 10 from 9am-4pm at locations in Sycamore and Cortland townships. The tour is sponsored by the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association (DAAHA) and the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center in DeKalb. DAAHA board members Bob Myers...
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