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Storm leaves behind path of damage in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — Some Joliet residents are in the dark after an intense storm caused significant damage to parts of the city on Sunday morning. City officials said the storm downed trees, caused some damage to the downtown area and left many residents without power. Police said in a post on X on Sunday morning […]
Will County, IL – Route 113 Blocked by Downed Trees Tuesday Morning
Braidwood, IL – Severe storms on Monday night rendered Route 113 east of Braidwood nearly impassable due to numerous downed trees. The Braidwood Fire Department has urged residents to stay home while crews work to clear the debris. The storm, which brought wind gusts exceeding 80 mph and heavy...
Severe storms roar through Chicago area; Tornadoes suspected; Thousands still without power
Severe storms ripped through the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday night, with several tornadoes suspected of touching down in spots. One suburb that was hit particularly hard was Schiller Park.
Whoa. There Was an Earthquake in Illinois This Morning
An earthquake measured at magnitude 3.4 was recorded in Illinois on Monday, July 15, 2024. Illinois is home to all four seasons, storms of all kinds including tornados a little more frequently than we'd expect, but did you know you can experience an earthquake in Illinois, too? Did you feel it this morning?
Frankfort, IL – Storm Damage Clean-Up Continues
Frankfort, IL – Crews have been working tirelessly since last night to address the storm damage in Frankfort. Efforts are currently focused on clearing roadways and removing hazards on public property. According to village officials, private contractors hired by residents should handle the debris removal from private properties. Branch...
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.
Still Standing But Plenty Of Work To Clean Up Following Severe Weather Sunday Morning
Sunday’s severe weather event torn a roof off of JJC and flew along Cass Street damaging the exterior of Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66. Twisted metal that sat on top of the HVAC system at JJC on Chicago Street made its way to Cass Street, blocking roads. The severe weather blew through just before 9am Sunday, July 14th and caused power outages and trees limbs to be scattered around the city. The National Weather Service confirms it was a microburst on Sunday morning.
Manhattan Fire Protection District Responds to Severe Weather Impact in Manhattan Township and Village of Manhattan
On July 15th at approximately 9:44 p.m., a large area of the Village of Manhattan, Manhattan Township, and Wilton Center were impacted by severe weather, including damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and tornadic activity. Widespread property damage has occurred in the Ranch Oaks Subdivision in Manhattan Township leaving residents without power...
Slate Belt warehouse plan is scaled back, with 2 buildings still eyed along Route 512
A plan for what was once over 1 million square feet of warehousing has been reduced by several hundred thousand square feet. CRG Services Management was before the Plainfield Township Planning Commission on Monday with revised plans for two warehouses at 905 Pennsylvania Ave., also known as Route 512. The...
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...
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.
First Bird, Additional WNV Mosquito Cases Detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced additional batches of mosquitoes and a dead bird have tested positive for West Nile Virus [WNV]. Mosquitoes that tested positive for WNV have been found in Joliet, Homer Glen, Shorewood, and Lockport. A dead bird that tested positive for WNV was found in Crest Hill. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.
Prime Picks: Illinois’ Top 5 Residential Destinations
Illinois has a wide variety of communities to fit any lifestyle beyond the famous Chicago skyline. But picking the perfect Illinois destination can seem like a difficult endeavor because there are so many amazing spots to call home. This guide presents the Prime Picks. Illinois’ Top 5 Places to Live....
Illinois Storms: Rockford Records 6.5 Inches of Rain in Heavy Downpour Saturday
Rockford, IL – Severe weather struck northern Illinois from Saturday night, bringing significant flash flooding and damage to multiple areas. Rockford experienced 4 to 6.5 inches of rain, leading to substantial flooding throughout the city. The National Weather Service reported that training thunderstorms were responsible for the intense rainfall.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
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