At one point on Sunday morning, no less than seven vehicles and their passengers were trapped as floodwaters inundated a viaduct right off I-290 at 5th and Cicero avenues.
RELATED |The National Weather Service alert said this is a life-threatening situation, and to limit travel. Affected areas have the potential of at least 1 to 3 inches of rain.Interstate 55 was shut down in both directions near Pulaski Road due to ongoing flooding Sunday morning, Illinois State Police said.
But even as drivers avoided the flooding on the expressway, many became ensnared elsewhere as they tried to navigate city streets.Chicago Cubs-Guardians game delayed due to possible inclement weather, team says "I went and my car just started floating, and I said, 'Oh, snap.' So, my first reaction was to try and get out of the car. I opened the door, and the water started flooding my feet," Fisher said.
"The rain hasn't stopped, and so the water levels ain't going down, so right now, we're just waiting, waiting patiently. I try to help as many people as I can. Some people can't afford tows," said driver Sam Martinez.
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