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Public Safety
Flooding Remains a Concern as More Rain in Forecast
It is a beautiful day Tuesday, and all the area riverside parks—including the beleaguered Island Park in Geneva—are open. Meanwhile, a Flood Warning that has been in place for the Al...
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Public Safety
Road Detours Set for May 5 Loyalty Day Parade in Batavia
The 2013 Batavia Loyalty Day Parade will take place on Sunday, May 5—and there will be numerous road detours and temporary traffic interruptions on the east side of Batavia as a result of...
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Public Safety
That Black Smoke Over Eagle Brook Is the Braeburn Controlled Burn
It's interesting to watch, but it's not meant to be a spectator sport. Those plumes of black smoke you saw rising over Eagle Brook subdivision and the surrounding area were caused by...
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Public Safety
Flood Warning Still in Effect But Fox River Should Be Back Within Its Banks By Sunday
A Flood Warning remains in effect for parts of the Fox River, but the National Weather Service-Chicago says it probably will be lifted by Sunday. Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles and com...
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Government
Kane Health Department: Flood Water Can Contaminate Food With Bacteria
When returning to your home after a flood, cleaning up can be overwhelming. The Kane County Health Department advises residents that in addition to structural damage, flood water can con...