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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.
ComEd expects 80% of outages to be fixed by Wednesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Officials with ComEd expect 80% of outages to be fixed this week following severe storms in northern Illinois that left thousands without power. “While we are assessing the storm damage and our region’s power infrastructure, ComEd crews are working around the clock to restore our customers,” said Vice President of Distribution Operations Mike Martin. “We expect to have 80% of our customers picked up by Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. and 99% of our customers by this Friday, July 18.”
Leeward Renewable Energy Brings Clean Energy Jobs To Illinois
Leeward Renewable Energy’s GSG Wind Project built 26 new turbines and recycled 100% of decommissioned wind turbines, adding numerous clean energy jobs in Illinois. The GSG Wind project, which stretches across 3,000 acres near West Brooklyn, Illinois, became commercially operational in 2007. Illinois Representative Darin LaHood recently visited the site to meet with local farmers and discuss the economic benefits of clean wind power.
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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