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Rain, rain go away

October 30th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Neighbohoods, Public Works, Village Hall

So now the yard awash in fallen leaves is awash in yet more rain.
My gauge indicates we’ve gotten — gasp! — another two inches. Can that be right? I just dumped out two inches earlier this week.
Village crews responded earlier today to reports of flooded streets, but so far no residential flooding has been reported. [...]

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Hammer time

June 20th, 2009 · 9 Comments · Neighbohoods, Public Works, Stormwater

Last night right before the car show was scheduled to start a huge blow ripped through DG, knocking down large branches, knocking over trees and taking out power. Those 70 mph winds and rain turned skies from day to night across a wide swath of the Chicago area. Police in Bolingbrook reported a [...]

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