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Tornado safety: What to do if you encounter a tornado while driving

Mar 26, 2019 07:57AM ● By Editor

Seeking shelter from a tornado under an overpass might sound like a good idea and it's an idea often captured in films, but meteorologists say that is one of the worst things you could do. By Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer from AccuWeather.com - March 26, 2019

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12 Maintenance Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Mar 20, 2019 06:32AM ● By Editor

Prep your home for spring — inside and out. By Farima Alavi of the DIY Network - Posted: March 20, 2019

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A Boreal Exclusive - Meet Beth Ambrosen from the Cook County Search and Rescue Team

Mar 18, 2019 06:02AM ● By Editor

Lisa Bauer from Boreal Community Media spent time talking with Beth Ambrosen to learn more about what it means to be involved with the Search and Rescue team in Cook County. From Boreal Community Media - March 18, 2019

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7 Steps to Avoid a Flooded Basement

Mar 16, 2019 03:22PM ● By Editor

From bobvila.com - Posted: March 16, 2019

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A Boreal Exclusive – Interview with a Life Link III Flight Nurse

Mar 11, 2019 06:38AM ● By Editor

An exclusive Boreal interview with Mindy Olander from Life Link III. Mindy is one of the Flight Nurses who comes to Cook County to assist with patient transports - Boreal Community Media Exclusive to Boreal Community Media - March 11, 2019

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How to handle driving during white-out conditions

Feb 28, 2019 05:50AM ● By Editor

By Douglas Hunter of Cottage Life - Posted: February 27, 2019

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Ontario Provincial Police remind snowmobilers to 'plan ahead,' to avoid dangerous slush conditions

Feb 27, 2019 04:37PM ● By Editor

OPP has received a surge of calls from stranded sledders in the past few weeks. From CBC News · February 27, 2019

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Flu Update: CDC Warns Cases of More Severe Strain of Influenza On the Rise

Feb 27, 2019 08:54AM ● By Editor

As the flu continues to spread across the county, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that a new, more severe strain is on the rise. By Pam Wright of weather.com - February 27, 2019

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Video: How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing

Feb 26, 2019 07:14AM ● By Editor

Subzero temperatures can cause even interior pipes to freeze. By Mary H.J. Farrell of Consumer Reports - Posted February 26, 2019

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Danger - Stay off the Ice

Feb 22, 2019 06:49PM ● By Editor

With Lake Superior’s constant movement under the ice, soft spots and shifting, there is no way to tell the depths and safety factor. Media Release from the Cook County Department of Emergency Management - February 22, 2019

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