Torrential downpours wreaked havoc across the area on Sunday, closing expressways, flooding basements, and upending the first-ever NASCAR Street Race downtown.
Torrential downpours wreaked havoc across the area on Sunday, closing expressways, flooding streets and basements, and upending the first-ever NASCAR Street Race downtown.The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Cook County until 6:30 p.m.Sunday has been the wettest day since May 17, 2020, with some areas receiving eight inches of rain. The heaviest rain was centered in the city and near west suburbs. Lincoln Park reported more than seven inches.
The city also has reversed the flow of the river due to rising levels, sending rainwater into Lake Michigan. The Stevenson Expressway has reopened between Cicero and Pulaski after being closed in both directions.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race ‘Racer Kaczor’ sizes up Sunday’s raceChicagoan and former international race car driver Mary Kaczor gives new fans a glimpse of what to expect Sunday at NASCAR's Chicago Street Race.
Read more »
NASCAR Chicago: XFinity Series rescheduled for Sunday morning due to storms in areaThe Chainsmokers concert, scheduled for Saturday evening, has been canceled.
Read more »
Postponed XFinity Chicago NASCAR race expected to take place Sunday morning, weather dependentSaturday evening's NASCAR race was postponed due to weather in Chicago.
Read more »
Showers and thunderstorms persist in Chicago area Sunday, ending by eveningShowers and thunderstorms are expected to impact the Chicago area for a good chunk of the day Sunday, with some localized flooding possible before things begin to calm down in the evening hours.
Read more »
Heavy rain causes flooding on multiple Chicago-area expresswaysIf you’re planning on driving in the Chicago area Sunday morning, be prepared for some delays as heavy rains have caused flash flooding on multiple expressways in the area.
Read more »
Sunday’s Chicago Cubs-Cleveland Guardians moved backThe Chicago Cubs made an early decision to move back the start of Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians due to the daylong storm. The game was changed to 4:05 p.m. from its 1:20 scheduled start.
Read more »