The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved disaster assistance for Kane County residents and businesses impacted by severe storms and flooding July 2–4 and July 27,Homeowners, renters, businesses and certain nonprofit organizations may qualify for low-interest disaster loans to help cover damage and losses not covered by insurance. Homeowners
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management is asking residents and businesses that experienced uninsured property damage during the severe storms that impacted the County July 2–4, to complete a storm damage self-assessment survey. The information collected will help local and state officials assess the extent of the damage and
With the arrival of summer, the Kane County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions against extreme heat and to use available cooling resources when temperatures rise. Prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for older
Illinois has become the Nation’s busiest tornado state in 2026. The State has reported a record-setting 196 tornadoes as of June 22, far more than any other state, according to data from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. The Illinois State Climatology Office noted Illinois averages approximately 54 tornadoes in a typical
As temperatures drop in the American Red Cross urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO for the Illinois Red Cross. “But, there are steps people can take to avoid having
The winter storm that swept across northern Illinois over Thanksgiving weekend, November 29-30, left differing totals. According to the National Weather Service, Chicago saw a record November snowfall, with 8.4 inches at O’Hare Airport November 29, surpassing the previous record of 8.0 inches set in 1951. Kane County communities also
Storm debris pickup continues in Aurora following the August 16 severe weather.
A first City of Aurora winter emergency warming shelter at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora served 174 guests. Thew Elliott, a shelter volunteer and Wesley music and liturgy director, made the announcement during a May 16 “community conversation” at the church. The event, which recapped the temporary overnight shelter’s
The severe storms Friday, March 14 leveled the sign at Aurora Pancake House, 321 N. Lake Street, Aurora.
Are you fascinated by storms, curious about climate change, or just love talking about the weather? Then the upcoming Weather & Storm Chasing 101 program at the Aurora Public Library District is sure to blow you away! The event will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the
Tree limbs block a road on the West Side of Aurora Tuesday morning after severe storms for the second night in a row battered northern Illinois Monday evening.
Can it really be almost 30 years ago that the Aurora area went through the experience of the tragic 1996 flood? Susan Wyeth, a teacher then of second grade at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Aurora, was in South Carolina at the time of the flood July 19, 1996 due
With extremely cold temperatures well below zero experienced over the weekend, the Aurora Fire Department responded to almost 300 calls for service, including three working fires in the last 24 hours Monday, Jan. 15 on the coldest day so far this Winter. Two of the three fires were in residential
Naperville Park District is pleased to announce that a partnership with Naperville Running Company will continue this Winter for the ninth consecutive year to support snow removal on a two-mile trail in south Naperville. The trail extends from the Route 59 pedestrian bridge through Frontier Sports Complex, Ashbury Park and
At approximately 10 a.m. on July 15, Aurora’s Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) system malfunctioned and the sirens activated on their own without any human prompting. The Aurora Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) was promptly made aware of the malfunction and took immediate action to stop the system error and notify the
Golf-ball-size hail hit Aurora at approximately noon Tuesday, April 4. Freelance photojournalist,
DuPage County Board chair person, Deborah Conroy, issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County on Monday, April 3 in response to damage that occurred during a tornado in Addison Friday, March 31. “Issuing a disaster declaration allows County residents impacted by the storm to seek any State or federal resources
With the forecasted frigid weather over the next week, the City of Aurora will activate its centrally-located overnight temporary warming center for one week to provide a safe, warm space for those in need.The Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, will open as a warming center each night from 7
With the forecasted weather over the next week, the City of Aurora is opening a centrally-located overnight temporary warming center to provide a safe, warm space for those in need. Beginning tonight, Tuesday, December 20, the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, will be open each night from 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from noon to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 5. With the heat index, temperatures can dangerously reach up to 110 degrees. The City of Aurora is advising residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and has re-opened
