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Chicago River Flooding: 'This Never Had to Happen'

Residents propose a retaining wall, as Rep. Quigley says a comprehensive regional solution is needed.

South Branch of Chicago River Spared as North Side Bails Out

Engineering kept water levels low during torrential rains, experts said.

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Northwest Side Homeowners Clear Out Basements After Floods

"Water started pouring in from the shower drains," said owner of one of 500 homes flooded in the area.

Crews Transport Residents by Boat as Heavy Rains Flood Northwest Side

Second "100-year rain" in five years turned neighborhoods along the Chicago River into a disaster zone.

Reduce Your Water Usage to Help Stem Floodwaters, Water District Urges

Take shorter showers, don't wash dishes and ease up on laundry, Water Reclamation District said.

Loyola University's New Student Center Floods

Two weeks after a grand opening, the Damen Student Center's basement flooded during heavy rains.

Flooding Closes Roads Between University of Chicago and Lake Shore Drive

Standing water blocked eastbound traffic as the evening commute approached.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.