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One year later, some Woodridge residents still struggling with effects of tornado
Jun 19, 2022 5:12 PM - Driving through Woodridge, visitors see beautiful homes and a clean community, but inside those homes are families still suffering from the effects of the EF-3 tornado that took so much away from them one year ago.
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Timeline: How the tornado in Naperville and Woodridge unfolded one year ago
Jun 18, 2022 5:08 PM - For nearly an hour on June 20, 2021, the strongest tornado to hit the metro region since 2015 tore a path through southern DuPage County, causing extensive damage in Naperville and Woodridge. A timeline details the harrowing moments for residents. -
Where to find cooling centers in the suburbs during the heat warning
Jun 15, 2022 6:18 AM - Cooling centers are available throughout the suburbs during the heat wave, and ComEd is providing cooling buses equipped with air conditioning for anyone affected by the power outages caused by Monday's supercell storm. -
Tornado hit Schaumburg and Roselle areas Monday, weather service says
Jun 14, 2022 8:48 PM - Amid widespread storm damage -- including from a tornado -- and an extreme-heat warning, several suburbs are looking at multiday cleanups and power outages that could last into Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service reported Tuesday evening that Monday's storms included a tornado that touched down and traveled 2.2 miles from Schaumburg Township to Roselle. -
With dangerous heat headed our way, how bad is your air conditioner for the environment?
Jun 14, 2022 5:00 AM - With dangerous heat headed our way, how bad is your air conditioner for the environment? Experts say not too bad, but there are ways you can minimize any harm. -
Staying safe in extreme heat: 'Check in on each other'Jun 14, 2022 5:00 AM - Want to be prepared for the heat wave? Here are some ways experts say you can stay as safe and as comfortable as possible.
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Dangerous heat and humidity coming after Monday storms cause damage in suburbs
Jun 14, 2022 1:06 AM - Storms set off tornado sirens and downed trees and power lines in the suburbs Monday evening, after the National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for northeastern Kane County and northwest Cook County, then DuPage County. -
Lightning strike causes house fire in AlgonquinJun 13, 2022 8:16 PM - A home in Algonquin caught fire after being struck by lightning Monday evening.
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Tornado warning issued in north-central Cook CountyMay 25, 2022 4:18 PM - A tornado warning is in effect until 4:30 p.m. for north-central Cook County. The National Weather Service said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over the Prospect Heights area, moving northeast at 35 mph.
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'This is a big deal': Lake County gets millions for flood control projects
May 10, 2022 12:29 PM - "Once in a generational opportunity" for Lake County to curb flooding is how officials are describing 14 projects in the works that will be funded with $122 million in state and federal dollars.
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