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Chicago flash flooding Tuesday night prompts water rescues; vehicles submerged across city

Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West Side.

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Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding Tuesday night, some cars stuck in high water on Chicago's West Side

Heavy rainfall in a short amount of time Tuesday night left some drivers flooded out in several underpasses on the city's West Side, while social media posts showed rising water threatening to flood homes in several Chicago neighborhoods.

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Chicago weather: Flash flood, ‘torrential rain rates' leave cars stranded on roads

Cars were stranded and submerged on highways and under viaducts in the Chicago area Tuesday night after a thunderstorm produced quick falling, “torrential rain rates,” leading to flooded basements, water rescues “life-threatening” travel conditions and more.

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Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE'

Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns ...

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How Chicago went from fine to flooded in only 90 minutes

Chicago experiences severe flooding after 5 inches of rain in 90 minutes, leaving drivers stranded and creating dangerous ...

Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles

HUD accused Chicago of violating residents’ civil rights by allowing City Council members to use their veto power to block ...

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Flash flood in Chicago saw more than 4 inches of rain fall in less than 90 minutes on West Side

A Chicago flash flood warning went out Tuesday night as the city experienced some of its heaviest rain since 2023. More than 4 inches fell in less than 90 minutes on the West Side.

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Chicago sues Trump admin over crackdown on sanctuary cities

The City of Chicago joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its crackdown on sanctuary cities. City officials ...

Mayor Johnson 'seriously considering' City Council dean Walter Burnett to run Chicago Housing Authority

Burnett, who also serves as City Hall's Zoning Committee chair, plans to step down from the City Council, regardless of ...

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Chicago Struggles with Aftermath of Torrential Rains as Texas Flood Search Continues

Torrential rains caused flooding and stranding of cars in Chicago, with Illinois receiving over five inches of rain in three ...

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Ex-Chicago alder accused of taking bribes is unfit for trial, judge says

A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically ...

ACLU against Chicago measure seeking to require more surveillance cameras

American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Policy Director Ed Yohnka is among those leading the resistance against a city ...

Wells Fargo bets on Chicago's tech scene with key hires and plans for growth

Wells Fargo has ambitious plans for Chicago. Discover the bank's strategy to support the city's growing technology sector.

Slick City, the " world's first indoor slide park " will soon open a second suburban location in Orland Park.

Should two-thirds City Council approval be needed for future borrowing? One mayoral critic thinks so

Southwest Side Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) wants to raise the threshold for approving City Hall borrowing from a simple majority, ...

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