Flood victims face long and expensive repairs after historic rainstorms
The water has subsided now, but the record-breaking rainfall from Sunday's storms left behind a nightmare for many homeowners: a flooded basement.
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The water has subsided now, but the record-breaking rainfall from Sunday's storms left behind a nightmare for many homeowners: a flooded basement.
The water has subsided now, but the record-breaking rainfall from Sunday's storms left behind a nightmare for many homeowners: a flooded basement. This situation was playing out across Chicago and the suburbs Monday night, waterlogged possessions stacked up, waiting for things to dry so people can assess the damage and cost.
Many in Chicago were still reeling from Sunday's significant rainfall after storms shut down the Riverwalk and many public beaches. CBS's Lauren Victory explained how a decision to reverse the Chicago River's flow led to water quality issues at local beaches.
Cicero was soaked with more than 8 inches of rain on Sunday, making it one of the areas hit hardest by a record-breaking rainstorm. CBS 2’s Tara Molina caught up with homeowners picking up the pieces and clearing out basements after flooding.
Many in Chicago were still reeling from Sunday's significant rainfall after storms shut down the Riverwalk and many public beaches. CBS's Lauren Victory explained how a decision to reverse the Chicago River's flow led to water quality issues at local beaches.
Many in Chicago were still reeling from Sunday's significant rainfall after storms shut down the Riverwalk and many public beaches. CBS's Lauren Victory explained how a decision to reverse the Chicago River's flow led to water quality issues at local beaches.
All across northern Illinois, people are cleaning up after Sunday's record-breaking rainstorm. Some areas saw up to 9 inches of rain, more than we've seen for the last couple months combined. One of the hardest hit suburbs was Cicero, where many people have been spending the day Monday clearing water out of their basements and assessing the damage caused by the deluge.
The Riverwalk from Lake Street to State Street was closed due to flooding.
Heavy rain and flooding was not just dangerous for drivers Sunday. Homeowners around the Chicago area are cleaning up a big mess -- flooded basements.
Heavy rain and flooding was not just dangerous for drivers Sunday. Homeowners around the Chicago area are cleaning up a big mess -- flooded basements.
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