Murphy Elementary School Reopens After Round Lake Flooding
Murphy Elementary was a mess after torrential rains in mid-July. Four feet of water flooded the computer lab, library, music room, and gym.
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Murphy Elementary was a mess after torrential rains in mid-July. Four feet of water flooded the computer lab, library, music room, and gym.
Mundelein Public Works Director Adam Boesch said it has been a frustrating month for residents after heavy rains caused major flooding.
A $70 million project to divert the Chicago River, and protect homes from flooding in the Albany park neighborhood, reached a milestone.
One Chain O'Lakes business owner estimated July's flooding caused $30 million to $40 million in lost business for the local economy.
After two weeks of severe flooding last month, cleanup efforts are winding down in a number of northern suburbs.
The weather forecast calls for sunny skies, and water levels dropped 3 inches alone on Friday, locals say.
Two 19-year-old women took an inflatable raft into the fast-moving Fox River near Lippold Park around sunset.
When heavy rain is in the forecast, Joe Russo of Willow Springs is in a battle against the clock.
The village was hit with record rain, but residents say larger infrastructure improvements are needed to prevent flooding. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A house fire in Itasca has the fire chief there offering advice to people whose homes are flooded.
Classes and activities had been on hiatus since July 13, due to flooding on the Des Plaines River after heavy storms.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon in the Chicago area, but shouldn't significantly affect flood levels
Limited flooding is expected to continue Saturday along the Des Plaines and Gurnee rivers, which remain in flood warning stage after being pounded by rainfall earlier this week.
The Village of Algonquin issued Saturday a notice to residents in the floodplain that a flood with the potential to damage property is likely.
More flooding is expected, and a paperwork deadline looms next week. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
The Fox looks angry, flowing swiftly past the riverside intersection of Center and Willow Streets, which the swollen river has consumed.
One day after a visit from Gov. Bruce Rauner, repairs and cleanup begin at the flood-ravaged Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake Park.
The flooded Fox River and Des Plaines River began receding in recent days, but will rise at least somewhat Thursday with more rain falling.
Volunteers donned waders and went to work, rescuing some animals in a boat. They used a sling to carry out the pony.
On Linden Drive in Round Lake, piles of flood-damaged belongings lay curbside for village crews and front-end loaders to place in dumpsters.
Three Round Lake schools actually took in floodwater – Beach, Ellis, and Murphy elementary schools.
Residents in Fox Lake have been hit hard by significant flooding after last week's storms.
Though the water has receded from the Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake, millions in repairs will be needed. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Flooding on Fox Lake and the Fox River began to recede over the weekend, but the water could take several days to go down to normal levels.
Flood waters can cause damage to homes and businesses, but the greatest risk is to those trying to drive down flooded roads.
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Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
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President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
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The Bears welcomed the Bills to Halas Hall on Friday for a 2 ½-hour joint practice ahead of Sunday's preseason game at Soldier Field.
Cardinal Blace Cupich is marking 50 years in the priesthood. He spoke to Joe Donlon about the path that has taken him all the way to the latest papal conclave, which elevated Chicago’s own Robert Prevost to pope.
Lots of yellow on the South Side on Friday, as Banana Ball is taking over Rate Field. The quirky game combines baseball, acrobatics, and much more. The Savanna Bananas will face the Firefighters in two sold-out games Friday and Saturday.
An Illinois State Police trooper, who is also a youth hockey referee, was arrested this week on federal child pornography charges.
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A former Chicago Blackhawks public relations manager has filed a lawsuit against the team, accusing a supervisor of discriminating against him because he is gay, and firing him over an interview with an LGBTQ+ sports website.
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FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) penned an opinion piece that ran in the Chicago Tribune Tuesday morning explaining why he says the Bears should be paying more into the system, not less.
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Pre-snap penalties remained an issue for the Bears' offensive line, which is still looking for a starting left tackle.
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Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
The Savannah Bananas are in Chicago for the first time ever to play their signature Banana Ball against the Firefighters at Rate Field Friday.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1.
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Nearly 30 years after an 11-year-old girl disappeared in her hometown in western Illinois, a man has been charged with her murder.
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Aaron Conley, 24, made his first appearance in DuPage County Court Tuesday after surrendering to police the day before.
