Articles filed under Flooding
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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. -
East Dundee officials exploring options to alleviate flooding
Apr 25, 2022 5:11 PM - East Dundee officials met on Monday with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten to talk about flooding issues and other village projects. -
Flood relief projects in Arlington Heights get federal and state funds
Apr 19, 2022 5:10 AM - Arlington Heights officials are embarking on their next set of stormwater control projects while touting the federal and state grant monies that are helping to defray local costs. -
Lisle hosting open house on flood prevention MondayNov 2, 2021 4:29 PM - The Village of Lisle will hold an open house Monday, Nov. 8, for residents to learn more about flood prevention and the resources available for flooding assistance.
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Virtual discussion of Lake Bluff flooding set for WednesdayNov 1, 2021 4:10 PM - A virtual discussion about flooding and potential mitigation options in Lake Bluff will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3.
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Wheaton hosting community meetings on flood improvement plansOct 28, 2021 6:31 PM - Wheaton officials will host a pair of community meetings next week as they prepare to begin a flood improvement capital project addressing the area of Dorset Drive and Dorset Park, near the intersection of Butterfield and Orchard roads.
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New Mundelein detention area holds enough water to fill a football field and end zones 30-feet high
Sep 28, 2021 7:34 PM - Mundelein officials on Tuesday marked the completion of its $9.16 million stormwater mitigation project launched after devatstating floods in 2017. -
Villa Park receives state grants for rec center, flood mitigation
Sep 17, 2021 5:30 AM - Villa Park recently was awarded a two state grants for redevelopment and infrastructure improvements. A grant of $10 million is to go toward a new recreation center, while a $4 million grant is for expanding the Jackson Pond to lessen the the severity of area flooding. -
Hale Street residents in Palatine continue waiting for solutions on flooding
Aug 18, 2021 5:30 AM - Residents of Hale Street north of Colfax Road in Palatine say they have pleaded with the village over the years to address flooding. The village said the process takes time because it requires approval from multiple agencies. -
Gurnee leaders OK demolition of 2 commercial buildings in floodplain
Jul 13, 2021 5:45 PM - The Gurnee village board has approved a $95,472 contract to demolish two commercial buildings in the Des Plaines River floodplain that housed a Dairy Queen, a spa and a vacuum repair business on Old Grand Avenue.
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