A gas station canopy at a Marathon gas station in Cary collapsed early Saturday morning, the second canopy to collapse in months at the same location, fire officials said. The Cary Fire Protection District and Cary Police Department responded just after 1 a.m. Saturday to the Marathon gas station, 8 East Main Street in Cary, […]
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Council votes to allow city to sue Thompson Appliance store in Woodstock if needed over partially collapsed building
City officials could now proceed to file a lawsuit against Thompson Appliance in Woodstock to force the demolition of the building that remains following a collapse in December if the owner does not make progress on the issue. The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously during its recent meeting to pass a motion to allow the […]
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City could sue Thompson Appliance store in Woodstock as partially collapsed building remains months later
City officials could file a lawsuit against Thompson Appliance in Woodstock to force the demolition — or repair — of the building that remains following a collapse in December. The Woodstock City Council was set to vote during its Tuesday board meeting on a motion to allow the city attorney to proceed with legal action […]
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Thompson Appliance store collapse contained to front of building; Clay Street reopens in Woodstock
City officials said in an update that the Thompson Appliance building has been contained and Clay Street in Woodstock has reopened following part of the structure collapsing last week. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was notified by the City of Woodstock Building Department around 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, of a significant structural compromise at Thompson […]
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No injuries reported after canopy of gas station collapses following snowfall in Cary
No injuries were reported after a gas station canopy at a Marathon gas station in Cary collapsed following snowfall over the weekend, village officials said. The Cary Fire Protection District and Cary Police Department responded around 9:45 a.m. Sunday to Marathon gas station, 8 East Main Street in Cary, for a report of a structural […]
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No injuries, 2 vehicles damaged, in Crystal Lake canopy collapse
No injuries were reported but two vehicles were damaged following a structure collapse at the Shell Gas Station in the 200 block of Virginia Street Thursday night, authorities said. Crystal Lake Police responded to the Shell Gas Station at about 8:37 p.m. on October 31 for the collapsed gas station canopy. Authorities said the canopy […]
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NWS confirms tornado destroyed Harvard barn where over 45 animals were trapped, 4 killed
The weather service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Harvard and destroyed a barn, leaving over 45 animals trapped and four of them dead Tuesday afternoon. The Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 2:35 p.m. Tuesday to the 10800 block of Weidner Road in unincorporated Harvard. Marengo Fire and Rescue District Communication Specialist Alex […]
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Over 45 animals rescued, 4 dead after barn collapses during severe weather near Harvard
Over 45 animals have been rescued and four are dead after a large barn collapsed during severe weather near Harvard Tuesday afternoon. The Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 2:35 p.m. Tuesday to the 10800 block of Weidner Road in unincorporated Harvard. Marengo Fire and Rescue District Communication Specialist Alex Vucha, acting as a spokesperson […]