Cleanup Efforts Wind Down, Some Waterways Reopen After Flooding
After two weeks of severe flooding last month, cleanup efforts are winding down in a number of northern suburbs.
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After two weeks of severe flooding last month, cleanup efforts are winding down in a number of northern suburbs.
The weather forecast calls for sunny skies, and water levels dropped 3 inches alone on Friday, locals say.
Two 19-year-old women took an inflatable raft into the fast-moving Fox River near Lippold Park around sunset.
When heavy rain is in the forecast, Joe Russo of Willow Springs is in a battle against the clock.
The village was hit with record rain, but residents say larger infrastructure improvements are needed to prevent flooding. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A house fire in Itasca has the fire chief there offering advice to people whose homes are flooded.
Classes and activities had been on hiatus since July 13, due to flooding on the Des Plaines River after heavy storms.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon in the Chicago area, but shouldn't significantly affect flood levels
Limited flooding is expected to continue Saturday along the Des Plaines and Gurnee rivers, which remain in flood warning stage after being pounded by rainfall earlier this week.
The Village of Algonquin issued Saturday a notice to residents in the floodplain that a flood with the potential to damage property is likely.
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The Fox looks angry, flowing swiftly past the riverside intersection of Center and Willow Streets, which the swollen river has consumed.
One day after a visit from Gov. Bruce Rauner, repairs and cleanup begin at the flood-ravaged Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake Park.
The flooded Fox River and Des Plaines River began receding in recent days, but will rise at least somewhat Thursday with more rain falling.
Volunteers donned waders and went to work, rescuing some animals in a boat. They used a sling to carry out the pony.
On Linden Drive in Round Lake, piles of flood-damaged belongings lay curbside for village crews and front-end loaders to place in dumpsters.
Three Round Lake schools actually took in floodwater – Beach, Ellis, and Murphy elementary schools.
Residents in Fox Lake have been hit hard by significant flooding after last week's storms.
Though the water has receded from the Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake, millions in repairs will be needed. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Flooding on Fox Lake and the Fox River began to recede over the weekend, but the water could take several days to go down to normal levels.
Flood waters can cause damage to homes and businesses, but the greatest risk is to those trying to drive down flooded roads.
Days of anxiety are coming to a head, as people living along the Fox River are bracing for the water to crest.
In Des Plaines, the river has crested. However, in Fox Lake, it could be several more hours before that happens.
As the floodwaters continue to rise, Gov. Bruce Rauner heads to Algonquin Sunday afternoon to tour flood damage in McHenry County.
River levels near Des Plaines are starting to fall, but remain above flood stage; and Fox Lake will stay high until Tuesday.
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