Cicero, Illinois, kicks off $96 million flood relief program
Cicero town officials on Monday morning kicked off a $96 million flood relief program and announced the first round of funding.
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Cicero town officials on Monday morning kicked off a $96 million flood relief program and announced the first round of funding.
The Town of Cicero in Chicago’s western suburbs is taking a major step toward reducing flooding problems.
Waves of rain and thunderstorms could lead to flooding it the Chicago area Monday evening and overnight, and bring with them the risk of unusual landspout tornadoes.
Brian Frank, chief engineer with the Lake County Stormwater Manager Commission, joins CBS News Chicago to discuss flooding impacts.
The river is expected to crest on Wednesday, but homeowners are already dealing with some issues.
In the last five days, workers and volunteers at the Nunda Township Highway Department have filled 64,000 sandbags to help homeowners.
Flooding along the Fox River in Illinois has remained a concern for several days as the river has continued to swell following heavy rains last week.
Chicago is in the midst of its wettest spring on record, following multiple rounds of heavy rain and severe storms in recent weeks.
Many areas across Illinois are dealing with flooding threats after storms Friday night brought heavy rainfall.
The Village of Lincolnshire said officials are monitoring the status of the Des Plaines River, which was determined to be at a moderate level.
Several days of heavy rainfall have left areas across Illinois flooded. Victor Jacobo reports on local efforts to deal with flood impacts.
Many areas across Illinois are dealing with flooding threats after storms Friday night brought heavy rainfall.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
With the Fox River already running high and fast, people who live along its banks are bracing for flooding, with more rain on the way on Friday.
The Des Plaines River has seen near-record flooding in northwest suburban Des Plaines, and officials fear levels could reach major flood stage this weekend with more rain in the forecast.
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.
