Chatham tree planting initiative helps fight flooding
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
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A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
In a spooky coincidence – or perhaps something more – the Titanic exhibit at the Volo museum flooded from Tuesday night's thunderstorms on the exact anniversary of the infamous ship's sinking.
Volo Museum officials said their Titanic exhibit was affected by flooding as well, unexpectedly taking on water on the exact anniversary of its subject striking an iceberg and sinking on April 14, 1912.
Heavy rain hit Chicago Tuesday night on top of multiple rain events since March, which is why the river is rising.
In Des Plaines, the Public Works department is already preparing for rising waters. A barrier is in place on River Road along with a pump.
Cleanup continues following Tuesday night’s storms as the Chicago area prepares for another round Wednesday night.
Storms overnight led to flooding and damage overnight across Illinois.
Trees were uprooted and roadways were left flooded across Illinois after storms overnight.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Heavy rain in the Chicago area led to roadway flooding Saturday morning.
Intermittent flooding throughout the day has I-190 down to one lane Thursday afternoon near the Mannheim Road ramp leading to Chicago O'Hare Airport.
Severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening could bring tornadoes, and there have already been plenty of severe storms causing damage in the Chicago area this season. Darius Johnson reports.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
Homeowner Dave Levy said the stretch of road along the 3600 block of Oak Park Avenue will even flood on days when it's not even raining heavily, forcing him and others to use portable pumps.
The catastrophic flash flooding in Hawaii could cost over $1 billion in damage.
The governor says about 55,000 people have been told to move to higher ground.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
While street cameras have tracked pooled water for hours, video inside some of the residents' homes gives a better idea of what they are now dealing with.
Expert researchers and scientists are now working directly with local Chicago-area communities to address extreme weather and mitigate the damage it can cause.
The city of Chicago and immediate surrounding area were not affected by destructive and deadly tornadoes Tuesday night, but heavy and noisy storms did leave several areas flooded.
Heavy rain overnight left flooding in the Chicago area on Wednesday morning.
Heavy rain is expected on Tuesday afternoon along with possible flash flooding, wind damage, hail, and even tornadoes.
Heavy rain is expected on Tuesday afternoon along with possible flash flooding, wind damage, hail, and even tornadoes.
Chicago saw its rainiest January day in more than 50 years on Thursday night, as the storms even forced an unprecedented rainout for the Bulls game at the United Center.
The Chicago Bears are donating $200,000 to support communities impacted by severe storm damage and flooding across Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana.
ComEd crews are heading to Northwest Indiana to assist NIPSCO in power restoration efforts, 11 days after powerful storms knocked out power across the region.
A man was critically injured after a shooting in the Chatham neighborhood overnight.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Three people were injured after a car drove into Lake Michigan early Saturday night.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday told a judge they aren't yet ready to say whether they'll retry the lead defendants in the "ComEd Four" case who were convicted in 2023 of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Head to Naperville where young athletes are getting the chance to work with former Chicago Bull Craig Hodges.
PAWS Chicago is looking for a forever home for Campbell!
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your extended forecast.
Plans to impose a 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products will now be moving forward after negotiations fell through.
Three people were injured after a car drove into Lake Michigan early Saturday night.
Three people were injured after a car drove into Lake Michigan early Saturday night.
ComEd crews are heading to Northwest Indiana to assist NIPSCO in power restoration efforts, 11 days after powerful storms knocked out power across the region.
Four people, including one child, were injured in a crash following a police pursuit in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood on Friday night.
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
Tens of thousands in Northwest Indiana remained in the dark on Friday, 10 days after powerful storms knocked out power across the region.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4.
Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
The man charged in a deadly boat crash on the Fox River last month pleaded not guilty to murder and DUI charges on Friday.
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Authorities in Kenosha County, Wisconsin apprehended three people this week after a pursuit that crossed state lines into Illinois.
Chicago police released surveillance video Thursday of a suspect in a shooting that left a CTA switch worker dead in the Roseland community back in June.
A Kane County, Illinois, man stood charged Thursday with gathering real pictures of children and using artificial intelligence to make them into pornography.
