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Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy
Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Friday March 4, 2022 led Congress members Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in a letter urging BNSF Railway Company to re-engage in good faith discussions with…

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

Posted on December 8, 2021December 22, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs
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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Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels

Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels
Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels

Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels Rain barrels help manage and control Rainer water run-off on your property and provides a way to water your lawn while reducing the costs of water service. New low pricing is available for MWRD rain barrels for Cook County residents: $21.96, seniors 65+ $10.98. Prices for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of…

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Cicero lawsuit accuses BNSF of altering property to force water runoff into neighborhoods

Posted on July 21, 2021August 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero lawsuit accuses BNSF of altering property to force water runoff into neighborhoods
Cicero lawsuit accuses BNSF of altering property to force water runoff into neighborhoods

Cicero lawsuit accuses BNSF of altering property to force water runoff into neighborhoods The Town of Cicero this week filed a lawsuit against the BNSF Railway Company alleging that the company intentionally elevated its land surface by several feet and covered the soft ground with pavement to force the run-off of rainwater from its property…

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Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7

Posted on July 6, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7
Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7

Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7 The Ray Hanania Radio Show on #Arabradio Wed 8 am EST, July 7, featured two segments, one on Dearborn’s flooding problems, and the other on the UAE-Israel peace accord Segment 1: 8:AM EST We have Imad Hamad, the executive director of the American…

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Lyons, Brookfield drenched

Posted on May 22, 2020May 24, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Lyons, Brookfield drenched
Lyons, Brookfield drenched

Lyons, Brookfield drenched Salt Creek overflows after heavy weekend rains By Steve Metsch With more rain forecast in the coming days, residents of Lyons and Brookfield who live near Salt Creek are hoping to avoid an encore of May 17. The Lyons Fire Department was busy that Sunday helping about 50 residents and 19 pets…

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Gov. Pritzker Activates Illinois National Guard for Flood Relief and urges caution in flood areas

Posted on May 30, 2019November 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gov. Pritzker Activates Illinois National Guard for Flood Relief and urges caution in flood areas
Gov. Pritzker Activates Illinois National Guard for Flood Relief and urges caution in flood areas

Gov. Pritzker Activates Illinois National Guard for Flood Relief and urges caution in flood areas Gov. JB Pritzker activated the Illinois National Guard to help respond to flooding caused by this past week’s devastating tornadoes and heavy rain storms, and launched a program called “Don’t Wait, Evacuate” to urge residents in flood-slammed communities to leavew…

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Flooding concerns force closure of Illinois River

Posted on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Flooding concerns force closure of Illinois River
Flooding concerns force closure of Illinois River

IDNR Announces River Closures Due to Flooding Illinois River from Marshall County to the confluence of the Mississippi River closed to recreational traffic The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced the closure of the Illinois River due to flooding. Conservation Police are reporting flooding, dangerous currents and floating debris has created hazardous conditions…

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Cicero Chaplain returns after volunteering to help residents in Puerto Rico

Posted on November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Chaplain returns after volunteering to help residents in Puerto Rico
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Cicero Chaplain returns after volunteering to help residents in Puerto Rico Cicero Chaplain Ismail Vargas returned from a week long volunteer trip to Puerto Rico where he worked with communities there to help cleanup and restore properties for residents following the devastation caused by hurricane Maria. Cicero officials donated funds to help cover the costs…

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DuPage County Stormwater Management Continues to Operate Flood Control Facilities Sunday

Posted on October 15, 2017November 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DuPage County Stormwater Management Continues to Operate Flood Control Facilities Sunday
DuPage County Stormwater Management Continues to Operate Flood Control Facilities Sunday

DuPage County Stormwater Management Continues to Operate Flood Control Facilities Sunday Sunday, October 15, 2017 – DuPage County Stormwater Management is currently operating the Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility, Wood Dale-Itasca Reservoir (Wood Dale) and Spring Creek Reservoir (Bloomingdale) on Salt Creek and Fawell Dam (Naperville) and the Armstrong Park Reservoirs (Carol Stream) on the…

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Tornadoes, severe weather for Northern Illinois Oct. 14, 2017

Posted on October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tornadoes, severe weather for Northern Illinois Oct. 14, 2017
Tornadoes, severe weather for Northern Illinois Oct. 14, 2017

Tornadoes, severe weather for Northern Illinois Oct. 14, 2017 Significant Weather Advisory Weather Updated: Oct 14 8:05PM Issued by the National Weather Service For Cook County and surrounding counties in Northern Illinois SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 9PM CDT SAT …SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL WILL…COOK AND NORTHERN LAKE COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT… AT 803…

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Breaking News: Flash Flood Warning Northern Illinois

Posted on October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Breaking News: Flash Flood Warning Northern Illinois
Breaking News: Flash Flood Warning Northern Illinois

Flash Flood Watch Weather Updated: Oct 14 2:55AM Issued by the National Weather Service For Northern Illinois Flash Flood warning issued for Cook County, IllinoisSaturday October 14, 2017 FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM 2:55AM CDT SAT UNTIL 4AM CDT SUN … FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS…

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