Category: Flooding

MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking

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MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking

MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn joined by Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (4th District), and MWRD board colleagues and local aldermen in breaking ground on Green Infrastructure in Berwyn on May 1, 2026 On May 1, 2026, Metropolitan Water…

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Environment, Flooding, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Firefighters receive awards for battling flooding during Texas deployment

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Orland Firefighters receive awards for battling flooding during Texas deployment

Orland Firefighters receive awards for battling flooding during Texas deployment Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Three members of the Orland Fire Protection District were honored on Tuesday (9-23-25), receiving the MABAS Humanitarian Award for serving on a state Task Force sent to help Texas residents who were the victims of major flooding last July….

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Gives Update on His Work to Support Victims of July Floods in Cook County’s 16th District

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Gives Update on His Work to Support Victims of July Floods in Cook County’s 16th District

Commissioner Aguilar Gives Update on His Work to Support Victims of July Floods in Cook County’s 16th District Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar has requested Governor Pritzker to issue a Disaster Proclamation and will continue to propose legislation to support those affected by floods  After the severe storms and subsequent flooding that hit multiple 16th…

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Cook County, Flooding, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene

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Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene

Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield presented awards and citations to Firefighters who volunteered to help residents in North Carolina during the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Schofield presents awards to Firefighters and Orland Park Police who saved the life of a fire colleague…

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Crime, Events, Fire, Flooding, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!

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The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!

The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming! The weather might be crisp and lovely right now, but Chicago’s fierce winter winds and snow are on their way. Before it gets colder, take this time to check your furnace and any other appliances that may have been damaged in the June 29 – July…

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Cook County, Flooding, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

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Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents Town President Larry Dominick announced Tuesday, August 15, 2023 that Cicero residents can begin applying for Federal FEMA funding for damages caused by the July 2 floods. The FEMA approval was announced by the White House on Tuesday afternoon and…

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Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

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Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…

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Sean Casten Releases several Digital campaign Ads on Reproductive Rights and healthcare

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Sean Casten Releases several Digital campaign Ads on Reproductive Rights and healthcare

Sean Casten Releases several Digital campaign Ads on Reproductive Rights and healthcare Congressman Sean Casten releases a series of Ads promoting his re-election bid in the new 6th Congressional District, affirming support for Women’s Rights and healthcare basics. Casten is also addressing the issue of flooding in the suburbs U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released…

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Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings

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Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host three public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to update the State Water Plan. The hybrid (in-person and virtual) meetings will occur Aug. 24, 25 and 29. The State Water Plan identifies critical water issues facing Illinois…

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Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage  

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Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage  

Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage   Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced on May 19, 2022 the Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2022, legislation to authorize FEMA to provide additional mitigation assistance to families affected by flooding and address the problems…

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BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

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BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs Town President Larry Dominick and officials of Cook County and the Illinois Legislature demanded that the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway be “held accountable for flooding problems” they have caused to neighboring residences as a result of concrete resurfacing of their…

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