A project in La Grange Park meant to address flooding problems won’t result in higher water and sewer rates for residents ...

Chicago-area residents have been asked to reduce water use, including delaying showers and not doing laundry, as heavy rains ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Waves of rain may create a flood threat for the Chicago area, especially from Monday sunset through Tuesday. Models are slowing the forward speed of the entire system, and with ...

Climate models aren't generally specific enough to capture the reasons some urban neighborhoods are prone to flooding. A ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is cleaning up after torrential rain led to flooding problems Sunday. Swim bans have been lifted at almost all Chicago beaches as of 3 p.m. The bans were initially put in ...

Heavy rain has pounded the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving several interstates with lane closures and numerous crashes around the region. A flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of the ...

Cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee are at risk for a severe weather outbreak, forecasters said.

A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.

Heavy rainfall is expected Friday night in Chicago, which may lead to localized flooding near and south of I-80. The NWS warns that areas with the heaviest rainfall could shift further North as ...

With projections calling for more frequent and powerful storms as climate change continues, cities like Chicago will have to look for new ways to mitigate flooding, said Max Berkelhammer ...