Stay Safe During First Snow Storm

Snow storms can be exciting, but the also can be deadly. Here are some tips for staying safe.

It looks like we're going to get our first measurable snow fall this year. Along with the snow comes shoveling which can be a great way to exercise, but also a danger to your health if you aren't careful. Each year, thousands of people are treated in emergency departments across the U.S. for heart attacks, broken bones and other injuries related to snow shoveling. Shoveling is a highly physical activity that is comparable to lifting heavy weights repeatedly and quickly. People with a history of back or heart problems should ask someone else to do the heavy shoveling. If you have to do it yourself, know your limits and don’t overdo it. Here are a few tips for staying healthy during shoveling season: Also, here are some tips for safe winter …

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Burr Ridge One Year Ago Today

Patch looks back at the blizzard many Chicagoans called "Snowmageddon."

The National Weather Service is predicting a high near 48 degrees today, quite a difference from the weather a year ago today, when we were knee-deep in the third largest blizzard in the history of the Chicago area. At this time last year: The blizzard was an expensive one for Burr Ridge, costing the village: Although costly, Mayor Gary Grasso said he received a lot of positive phone calls from residents about the village's response to the situation, and village officials said they were pleased at the way people pulled together during the storm and clean up effort. About $30,000 reimbursement for the village was recognized by FEMA for the use of certain equipment. A total of 20.2 inches of snow fell in Burr Ridge during the blizzard of …

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Village Releases Final Cost of 2011 Blizzard

Village says cleanup was successful and submitted total costs to FEMA in the amount of $78,191.

Evaporation, rain and warmer temperatures have melted all evidence of the 2011 blizzard, however, residents won't soon forget the storm that paralyzed the Chicago area for 48 hours, and municipalities won't likely forget the bill. At the Feb. 14 village board meeting, Mayor Gary Grasso said that on behalf of the village board he wanted to thank everyone involved in the cleanup effort for keeping in contact with residents and “responding beautifully to the situation.” “I received several calls from residents and none were complaints and also received a number of positive e-mails,” said Grasso. “The village was in constant communication and things were safe, secure and we were able to function during the third largest blizzard in area …

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Steve Niketopoulos

1:35 pm on Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Seems like overtime costs could have been a lot worse. Thanks for all the information, great article.   more ›

Weekly News Roundup

The Aftermath of a Blizzard and a Local Dog Rescue Helps Foster Kids

Take a look back at this week's news highlights.

Daily Patch Cast: Western Springs Deputy Manager Killed in Fall, St. Charles Teacher’s Salaries Frozen And More This week saw the beginning of a new daily feature called Daily Patch Cast. Each weekday Patch will post a video summarizing the top news from surrounding Patch sites in neighboring suburbs. Tuesday’s Daily Patch Cast recapps the death of a Western Springs village employee and more. Viewfinder: Aftermath of a Blizzard A Patch photographer caught these images of children enjoying their snow day and of the village recovering Wednesday after the blizzard. Angel4Cause Dog Rescue Heals Children Too Angel4Cause Rescue is a local dog rescue that rehabilitates abandoned and homeless dogs and places them in loving homes. Find out how Pat …

Viewfinder: The Aftermath of a Blizzard

Burr Ridge recovers from record snowfall.

After one of the heaviest snowstorms on record, neighborhood children were quick to enjoy a snow day Wednesday while plows continued clearing roadways. The majority of Burr Ridge was at a stand still except for the families who grabbed their sleds and hit the slopes behind Trinity Lutheran School to forget about the hours of work spent clearing driveways.

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Beth Palmer

4:45 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2011

Awww! Great photos, Rick!   more ›

Residents Out of the Dark After Blizzard Causes Power Outage

Power has been restored to residents on the north side of Burr Ridge after a transformer exploded Tuesday night.

The blizzard of 2011 left some residents on the north end of Burr Ridge without power overnight Tuesday after a transformer on the corner of Plainfield Rd. and Madison St. exploded. Residents between Plainfield Rd. and 59th St., from County Line Rd. to Madison St., were without power for nearly 12 hours, according to Burr Ridge Police Chief John Madden. ComEd restored power at about 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. “All power [is] on,” said Madden. “ComEd took care of the problem.” Madded added that streets are still being cleared by crews and that drivers should continue to be cautious while driving. Clearing main thoroughfares remains the top priority of snow plows and until they are clear, side streets and cul-de-sacs may be impassable.  An …

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Village Prepares for Blizzard, Sets up Emergency Operations Center

The Public Works Department prepares for a 48- to 72-hour snow-removal operation.

Plow trucks and an emergency operations center are at the ready in anticipation of tonight's storm. An emergency operations center will be set up at the Burr Ridge Police Facility, 7700 S. County Line Rd., for residents in need of shelter during the storm. The Village of Burr Ridge will be sending out a reversed 911 phone call to all Burr Ridge residents with safety tips and instructions. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning in effect until 3 p.m. Wednesday for Cook and DuPage counties. Residents can expect snow accumulations of 18 inches and wind gusts exceeding 40 mph. Isolated snow-producing thunderstorms are also expected tonight causing possible snowfall rates of 4 inches per hour. “We’re recommending that …

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