'Again, They Were Disrespecting Us': Sisters Upset With Cemetery Over Mother's Flooded Grave
"They buried my mother in a mud-ridden sink hole. And wanted us to stand there and witness that. And not complain."
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"They buried my mother in a mud-ridden sink hole. And wanted us to stand there and witness that. And not complain."
It's been a soggy start to the morning for Chicago area commuters, with lots of delays and detours due to persistent rain that left many roads flooded.
"I have a bad knee. My grandson lives with me and he's a disabled vet...We have a hard time getting out. Even to just get to the garage."
"When they lowered my son in the grave and hundreds of people were out here. We were all witnessing the water pouring in from around the front and the sides."
Western and northern Illinois residents are watching the rivers as flooding continues to threaten streets Tuesday morning.
Flood waters are steadily receding along the Kankakee Rriver as the ice covering the ground is more like slush. Many who made the choice to evacuate are back in their homes, but there are still a few cautionary measures in place on the river.
Emergency officials warned that melting ice can be unpredictable. With more headed down river, they are urging caution.
Emergency agencies are advising residents to evacuate the Phelan Acres subdivision in Wilmington due to rising water and ice moving through the Kankakee River.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning affects parts of Lake County near Russell and Gurnee.
A water main break caused a watery and frozen mess early Friday morning in Gary,, Indiana.
Florence has already killed 15 people in two states.
More than 360 people were rescued from in the city from the rising waters.
Despite the overcast skies, there are lots of people walking outside near the lakefront but they stuck close to the stairs.
The pop-up storms created a free for all on the way to O'Hare Monday. Some people opted to get out of their cars in an effort to get to the airport on time for their flights.
More heavy rain is coming to the Midwest, an area already waterlogged after powerful weekend storms. Tens of millions face the threat of flooding, with forecasters predicting the storm system will stall over the region.
Torrential downpours, like the ones that happened Friday night, could cause flooding.
"The city should've done more investigations. To fix the problem or help to get us through this issue."
Hurricane Lane dipped from a powerful Category 3 storm to a still-strong Category 2 on Friday as it churned slowly north-northwest near the Hawaiian Islands.
After two historic floods, and years of promises, people living in the Albany Park neighborhood can rest easy now that an 18-foot wide stormwater diversion tunnel is complete.
Extreme, potentially dangerous weather is affecting large portions of the U.S. this week, with flooding in the East and heat advisories in effect across the West.
McHenry residents are angry after their homes flooded during the severe thunderstorms Tuesday night.
Yellow Line trains were halted for about two hours Friday morning, due to flooding in the northern suburbs.
What Mother Nature sent streaming into Chicago, workers waded through and tried to send it elsewhere.
At a gas station at 47th and Central, a car got stuck in the high water and several people helped to push it into a nearby parking lot.
There have been several calls for assistance for cars stuck in streets with high water.
The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.
Chicago police said that Deparris Slaughter, 32, was identified as the suspect who shot and partially dismembered a 68-year-old man before setting a residence on fire on March 7.
Chicago police said the victim was shot in the leg during the robbery inside a South Shore alley on Sunday afternoon.
The girls were given fashion tips and impromptu manicures before taking part in a fashion show.
Chicago faced third-and-1 from the 14 when Kingsley Enagbare stuffed Kyle Monangai for no gain. That set up the game-sealing interception.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
Expect a mix of Chicago weather this week, ranging from cold temperatures to mild temperatures and flurries.
The organization traveled through four Chicago neighborhoods distributing more than 250 brand new winter coats each accompanied by a hat, scarf, and pair of gloves to residents in need
The International Atomic Energy Agency said that a Russian drone strike back in February damaged the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster so badly that a protective shield can no longer contain radiation effectively.
Lawmakers are pushing for the full release of a video showing a second strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean.
For the first time since 2020, no survivors of the attack were in attendance. Only 12 are still alive, and all are over 100 years old.
Chicago police said that Deparris Slaughter, 32, was identified as the suspect who shot and partially dismembered a 68-year-old man before setting a residence on fire on March 7.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in Morgan Park, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
Chicago has now seen more than 17 inches of snow this winter season — the quickest accumulation since 1978, according to the National Weather Service.
Chicago police said the victim was shot in the leg during the robbery inside a South Shore alley on Sunday afternoon.
Elgin police officers were told by the agent that the crash occurred while they were conducting an enforcement activity.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.
Chicago faced third-and-1 from the 14 when Kingsley Enagbare stuffed Kyle Monangai for no gain. That set up the game-sealing interception.
The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish responded to getting dropped in the CFP rankings for the second consecutive week by turning down an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
A ticket from Michael Jordan's first home game with the Chicago Bulls 41 years ago sold for more than $7,600 at auction.
Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.
At least one person was killed, and 10 others were hurt, in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to CPD.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
