Restaurant flooded after pipe bursts in Bridgeview
A restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburb of Bridgeview was left with a huge mess to clean up, after it was flooded with around a foot of water overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
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A restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburb of Bridgeview was left with a huge mess to clean up, after it was flooded with around a foot of water overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Severe flooding throughout western Washington stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped homes from their foundations.
Flood waters are rising to historic levels in Washington.
The city of Chicago, Cook County, and the state of Illinois plan to appeal President Trump's decision to deny a disaster declaration that would have provided federal relief funding for homes and businesses damaged by severe flooding this summer.
One person was dead and two missing in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges and floodwaters to the region.
There might be some relief on the way for people whose homes recently flooded during storms in Chicago.
This summer, many West Side residents had their homes inundated after significant rain on July 25. Some got hit again last week.
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions.
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions. Tara Molina reports.
The Southwest Side of Chicago is still recovering from flood damage over the weekend, with homeowners filing reports with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, trying to get money to help rebuild.
The city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.
While much of the water receded after a few hours, days and weeks of cleanup are likely ahead in Hammond. Lauren Victory reports.
Homeowners in northwest Indiana were cleaning up Tuesday, after heavy storms on Monday caused water to overflow from the sewer system into their basements.
People who live around the Whiting Refinery said there was a foul odor heavy in the air and oil mixed in some of the water after the BP facility was impacted by flooding from Monday's storms. Dave Savini reports.
Since Aug. 16, the city received over 5,612 311 calls for flooding. Megan De Mar reports.
People who live around the Whiting Refinery said there was a foul odor heavy in the air and oil mixed in some of the water after the BP facility was impacted by flooding from Monday's storms.
More than 5,000 residents are calling out for help. But as Megan De Mar reports, the city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) and five other Southwest Side councilmembers issued a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on the subject of storm backflow into homes.
On Monday night, flash flood warnings were in place for parts of Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.
Flooding at Sheffield Street and 131st Place left at least eight cars stalled since Monday night. One driver told CBS News Chicago it was so dark, she could not see the high water level.
Oswego students will have a virtual learning day after District 308 officials said a drain pipe failed.
Oswego students will have a virtual learning day after District 308 officials said a drain pipe failed, leading to flooding that damaged multiple floods.
Heavy rain overnight caused flooding in Northwest Indiana that crews are working to clear on Tuesday morning.
Schools in Whiting, Indiana, are starting on a two-hour delay on Tuesday morning after severe storms overnight caused flooding.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) and five other Southwest Side councilmembers issued a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on the subject of storm backflow into homes. Jermont Terry reports.
