Hurricane Sandy
Blue Island Man Rescued From Wreck Of HMS Bounty In Hurricane Sandy
The father of a Blue Island man who survived the sinking of the replica of the HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy said it hasn’t quite dawned on his son yet that he’s lucky to be alive.
Opinion: Sandy Reminds Us Of The Need For FEMA And That Romney Would Shut It Down
Romney was asked at a presidential debate whether FEMA should be shut down in light of the deficit. Romney replied that FEMA should “absolutely” be shut down. He was asked specifically if that included disaster relief. He replied that it was “immoral” to provide such relief in the face of “larger debts”, emphasizing that “it makes no sense at all” to have such programs.
Sandy Whips Up Waves, Winds On Lake Michigan
Huge waves and high winds are pounding the lakefront along Chicago and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday– all from the massive superstorm that has devastated much of the East Coast.
High Wind And Waves Keep Boats In City Harbors Past Seasonal Deadline
The city says more than 400 boats are still docked at Chicago harbors, only a couple of days before the seasonal deadline to get them out.
Sandy Expected To Dampen Chicago Economy
Markets to restaurants. The financial district to Chicago’s shopping district. Experts say all could feel Sandy’s wrath, depending on just how damaging the storm proves to be.
High Winds Will Shut Down Ferris Wheel, Other Attractions At Navy Pier
Navy Pier’s indoor shops, restaurants and attractions will remain open Tuesday.
Sandy’s Winds And Rain Cause Flood Warnings, Flight And Train Cancellations
As Hurricane Sandy barrels down on the East Coast, Chicago is also feeling its effects, with flights and trains cancelled and people being urged to stay away from the lakefront due to a flood warning.
Hurricane Sandy’s Fury Felt Here In Chicago
Hurricane Sandy is so massive that it is already making its presence felt here in Chicago, causing huge swells on Lake Michigan and disrupting flight plans for thousands of people.
Hurricane Sandy Sends High Winds, Waves Chicago’s Way
The National Weather Service has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning from 1 a.m. Tuesday to 4 p.m.Wednesday. Winds of up to 60 mph will drive waves to heights of between 16 feet to 22 feet along the Cook County shoreline.
Hurricane Sandy Might Affect Your Air Travel
Sunday is typically a heavy day for air travel and right now, everyone is trying to beat Hurricane Sandy.
Com Ed, Local Red Cross Sending Crews East Ahead Of Hurricane Sandy
Some ComEd crews and others from the Chicago area have started heading east, ahead of Hurricane Sandy, to be in place to help with recovery once the storm makes landing next week.
Opinion: Another Hurricane Reminds Us Of The Need For An Effective Administration
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
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