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Beware of Flooded Cars in Marketplace

Beware of Flooded Cars in Marketplace

An unsuspecting buyer could end up with a vehicle that's unsafe or worth far less than they paid. Watch »

Apr 24, 2013
Snow Flurries Possible Early Wednesday

Snow Flurries Possible Early Wednesday

April 24: A fine time for some snow flurries in Chicago, right? Mother Nature seems to think so. Read »

Apr 23, 2013
Flood Victims Compare Homes to War Zone

Flood Victims Compare Homes to War Zone

Resident's of flood ravaged Forest View, where about 90 percent of the town was evacuated, compared their town to a... Watch »

Apr 23, 2013
Forest View Residents Steamed at Flood Response

Forest View Residents Steamed at Flood Response

Residents say not getting a warning was the village's first mistake. Now an apparent lack of help is the... Watch »

Apr 23, 2013
Inspectors Say Breakaway Barges Caused Dam Damage

Inspectors Say Breakaway Barges Caused Dam Damage

River currents resulting from last week's heavy rains redirected the barges toward the dam. Three of the seven barge Read »

Apr 23, 2013
Quinn Asks for FEMA Help With Flood Assessments

Quinn Asks for FEMA Help With Flood Assessments

Governor has issued disaster declarations for 44 Illinois counties after last week's flooding. Read »

Apr 23, 2013

15 Most Memorable Flood Photos

Fifteen jaw dropping photos of the flood that flowed through Illinois last week. View »

Apr 22, 2013
More Rain On Tap For Flooded Illinois Towns

More Rain On Tap For Flooded Illinois Towns

A half-inch to an inch of rain could pour down on the Chicago area Tuesday with more on the way. Watch »

Apr 22, 2013
RAW: Des Plaines Grapples With Flooding Days After Storm

RAW: Des Plaines Grapples With Flooding Days After Storm

Several Illinois towns hit hardest by last week's record rainfall are still trying to clean flood damage... Watch »

Apr 22, 2013
Mayor Announces Expansion of Albany Park Tunnel Project

Mayor Announces Expansion of Albany Park Tunnel Project

Albany Park area is particularly prone to flooding due to its proximity to the Chicago River. Read »

Apr 22, 2013
Floodwater Sends Barges Slamming into Illinois Dam

Floodwater Sends Barges Slamming into Illinois Dam

Hundreds of residents in Marseilles, near Ottawa, were forced to leave their homes after water threatened to inundat... Read »

Apr 19, 2013
Roads Remain Closed As Thousands Deal With Flooding

Roads Remain Closed As Thousands Deal With Flooding

Torrential rains pounded the Chicago area Wednesday night and Thursday morning, flooding roads and homes throughout... Watch »

Apr 19, 2013
Cold Temps Postpone White Sox-Twins Game

Cold Temps Postpone White Sox-Twins Game

This marks the sixth game in U.S. Cellular Field history to be canceled for cold temperatures. Watch »

Apr 19, 2013
Waters Top Levee, Swamp Central Illinois Town

Waters Top Levee, Swamp Central Illinois Town

Authorities and volunteers have given up filling sandbags in the town Watch »

Apr 19, 2013
Quinn Declares 44 Counties Disaster Areas

Quinn Declares 44 Counties Disaster Areas

Governor Quinn continued to survey flooded areas Sunday and added Ogle and Stark counties to his state... Watch »

Apr 21, 2013

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding

An active system brought a variety of weather to the Chicagoland area, including hail. View »

Apr 29, 2013
Flooding Forces Morris Hospital Evacuation

Flooding Forces Morris Hospital Evacuation

Forty-seven patients moved to other hospitals after water flows into basement pharmacy, kitchen and... Read »

Apr 19, 2013
Flooding Closes Brookfield Zoo

Flooding Closes Brookfield Zoo

The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages the zoo, closed the park to guests Thursday for only the third... Read »

Apr 19, 2013
Lightning Strike Shuts Down Illinois Nuclear Plant

Lightning Strike Shuts Down Illinois Nuclear Plant

Exelon Generation says it believes lightning hit a substation that carries electricity to and from its... Read »

Apr 18, 2013
Sky 5: Flooding in Western Suburbs

Sky 5: Flooding in Western Suburbs

Mike Lorber spent Thursday afternoon surveying flooding around the Chicago area. Watch »

Apr 19, 2013
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