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Record-Breaking Rains in Chicago Underscore the Urgency of Flood Resiliency Projects, City Officials Say
As the risk of flooding in Northeastern Illinois increases, with millions in federal funds available, investments in water management and nature-based solutions are seen as crucial to protect vulnerable communities.
By Aydali Campa
This month, the greater Chicago area experienced a downpour that devastated homes on the West Side and in the town of Cicero by the city’s Southwest Side, flooding basements with up to three feet of murky water and causing shutdowns of both trains and Interstates.
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