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Rare triple lightning strike illuminates Chicago skies as thunderstorms trigger flash flooding

It’s been no rest for the weary in the Windy City this summer, which has faced multiple damaging flooding events just since ...
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Hit With Flood Damage? Johnson Asks Chicagoans to Complete Survey While Calling for State, Federal Support

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday blamed climate change and a poorly built water management system on the recent flooding ...
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Chicago weather: Flooding concerns will linger through tonight

7:45 P.M. - Significant flash flooding possible in North Central LaSalle. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 10:45 p.m.

Storms flood Hammond homes, impact Whiting BP refinery and damage Oswego schools

Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc on local roads in northwest Indiana on Monday night, with some even closing down to traffic ...

Flood sensors aim to get help to Chicago neighborhoods faster

The sensors, which are being deployed over the next 18 months, use sonar technology to detect when water levels rise and ...

Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the US illegally

Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city ...

Residents of Chicago's West, Southwest sides demand action after being hit by flooding twice

Homeowners on Chicago's Southwest and West sides said one historic flooding fiasco this summer was bad enough, but then this ...