Doppler radar near Yorkville aids study of wind bursts
A new Doppler radar system operated by NCAR and the University of Chicago near Yorkville collects wind data to study downbursts and potential tornado formation. The network includes stations at O'Hare and Park Forest, measures wind speed from ground to storm tops, and records data for Project Nimrod led by Dr. Ted Fujita.
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Yorkville
Mike Farrell
University of Chicago
National Center For Atmospheric Research
NCAR
Boulder Colp
Illinois 126
Illinois 71
Ted Fujita
University of Chicago Meteorology Department
O'Hare International
Park Forest
Jim Wilson
NCAA
Wilson
DeKalb
Fujita
Greg Forbes
Forbes
Herald
Arraignment Set for Kidnap and Attempted Murder Charge
YORKVILLE Arraignment has been set for 9 30 a m July 18 for a 21 year old Boulder Hill man after he was charged with kidnapping and attempted murder in connection with an alleged incident.
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Yorkville
Boulder Hill
Weather and criminal case report from Kendall, Kane, Ogle counties
Forecasts mention variable clouds warmer tonight with chance of storms and highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. In Kendall County Circuit Court judge James Caldwell waived a preliminary hearing for Carson Julian charged with aggravated kidnapping attempted murder and armed violence for a May 9 beating of a 17 year old Yorkville girl in Oswego Township. He faces additional charges in Kane and Ogle counties including rape and attempted rape with bonds set at 500000 in each county. he is held in Kendall County Jail.
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Kendall County
James Caldwell
Carson Julian
Hillcrest
Boulder Hill
Yorkville
Oswego Township
Julian
Ogle
Kane
Kane County
Carson
Ogle County
Mount Morris
Canal wall breaks worsen flooding in Red and Gun Club area
Residents face renewed flood risk after canal and lake overflow along Red and Gun Club Rd. Tuesday. Mayor Davidson defended efforts to dam water while noting drainage blocks may have slowed flow. Pfaff Construction dug a temporary cofferdam overnight as officials met with state contractors and company reps.
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Lake Orr
Red and Gun Club Rd
Davidson
Charles
Pfaff Construction Co
O'Brien Co
David Carr
Federal Paper Board Co
Subdivision recommended amid Nettle Creek protests
Grundy County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Pioneer Oaks a 15 lot subdivision by James McElwain and William Palmer for Pioneer Act despite protests by about 50 residents. The preliminary plat goes to the county board at the July meeting for potential final approval.
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Nettle Creek
Grundy County
J. LeRoy Brown
John Steele
Bernie Sandner
James Hutchings
Robert Strange
J. Christopher Lannert
Sspf Inc
St. Charles
Rex Buckner
Rt. 3
Nettle Creek Township
Lannert
Pioneer Rd
Nelson Rd
Interstate 80
Flood damage in Grundy County tops six million dollars
Flooding across Grundy County caused more than 6 million dollars in damage according to Emergency Services and Disaster Agency director Joe Temple. Losses include 4 million at Northern Petrochemical Co and 37 000 at Evergreen Apartments. Roads and homes suffer, volunteers needed, and disaster relief funding being prepared for state ESDA review.
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Grundy County
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Joe Temple
Temple
ESDA
Northern Petrochemical Co
Evergreen Apartments
Aux Sable
Nettle Creek Rd
Saratoga Rd
Robert Kjellesvik
Eber Hume
Morris Hospital
Waverly St
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Jim Boehm
Peoria
Boehm
Judy Claypool
Gerald Swihart
Gordon
Esther Waksdal
Melvin
Ruth Day
Yorkville Hosts July 4 Celebration With Parades And Forthcoming Events
Yorkville plans a July 4 program at the city park and nearby areas. A flag raising at 9 a.m. opens activities, with parade units assembling 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Yorkville High School, parade at 9:30 a.m. through west of Illinois 47. Footraces, bucket brigades, waterfights, baseball, and a dusk fireworks display sponsored by Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District are scheduled, with lunch served by the Yorkville Woman's Club. Contact Dave Greiter at 312-553-7840 to join the parade.
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Yorkville
Yorkville High School
Illinois 47
Dave Greiter
Church St
VHS Damond
Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District
Countryside Center
Yorkville Woman's Club
Detour Signs Planned for Illinois 47 Traffic Change
Following a flood at the Illinois 47 and Bedford Rd intersection a private driveway became a collapse risk. Morris police closed the drive after 5:45 PM, prompting an Illinois Department of Transportation detour plan guiding traffic west on e Street south of Black Street then east on Bedford Road and Liberty Street back to Illinois 47 with reverse routes for the opposite direction.
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Illinois 47
Bedford Rd
Tastee
Glenn Bright
North St
Morris
Illinois Department of Transportation
E St
Black St
Liberty St
Waverly St
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National Weather Service
Weather Service
Ashley Rd
Dresden Island Locks and Dam
Wells Cafe
Liberty
Gardner
Durictht
Planning Commission
County Highway Fund
County Bridge Fund
Township Special Bridge Fund
Morris Community
Charles Zalar
Eugene Sorensen
Sorensen
Brooks
Buckner
Morris Daily Herald
Illinois
MCHS
Jerry Elisold
Morris Firemen
Washington
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