With conditions perfect for flooding, the Better Business Bureau’s Chicago division is urging area residents to take precautions when hiring contractors to address flooding-related damages.
Flooding
Feb 1, 2019 |
Melting snow and potential rain are likely to cause flooding as we head into a weekend warm-up following a record-setting Arctic blast.
Dec 27, 2018 |
New outdoor spaces at a handful of Chicago elementary schools will provide safe play areas for kids in low-income neighborhoods while also mitigating flooding risks, according to program organizers.
Oct 2, 2018 |
Overnight storms brought more than 1.5 inches of rain in parts of the Chicago area Monday night, prompting sewage discharges into several local rivers.
Jul 24, 2018 |
The latest on a major city infrastructure project that officials say was made necessary because of climate change.
Jun 22, 2018 |
Chicago has seen 6 inches of rain in June, well above the historical average of about 2.5 inches, according to data from the National Weather Service.
Feb 21, 2018 |
The newly opened McCook Reservoir kept untreated sewage out of the lake, but not out of local rivers.
Feb 20, 2018 |
Melting snow and more than 2 inches of rain have caused flooding and sewer backups in and around Chicago.
Feb 19, 2018 |
A forecast of heavy rain, unseasonably warm temperatures and melting snow presents a flooding risk for Chicago. MWRD offers tips to prevent basement backups and reduce strain on local water systems.
Dec 4, 2017 |
Public officials gathered Monday to celebrate the completion of stage one of the McCook Reservoir, which will offer 10 billion gallons of storage capacity to prevent flooding once complete in 2029.
Oct 26, 2017 |
There are more soggy days ahead. Find out how you can help ease the burden on the Chicago River and reduce the risk of flooding.
Oct 16, 2017 |
Chicago’s sewer and deep tunnel system couldn’t handle this weekend’s rain, allowing untreated sewage and stormwater into Lake Michigan.
Sep 5, 2017 |
After heavy storms, the Chicago River’s North Branch floods hundreds of homes on the Northwest Side. The Chicago Department of Transportation is now constructing a permanent flood-fighting weapon. We take a look.
Aug 28, 2017 |
A grand canyon that will become a deep lake: We get a tour of the final reservoir in the Deep Tunnel plan.
Aug 24, 2016 |
Free barrels for collecting rainwater are being distributed to South and West Side communities prone to flash flooding.
Feb 20, 2014 |
A flood watch and high wind warning is in effect for the Chicago area as temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees today. WGN's Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling has the latest details. View the city's Pothole Tracker map.
