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State officials discuss solutions for ongoing flood risks as Chicago area still recovers from summer flooding

By FOX 32 News
Published  October 12, 2023 7:01pm CDT
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FOX 32 Chicago

State officials discuss solutions for ongoing flood risks as Chicago area still recovers from summer flooding

In June and into July, basements and streets were flooded on Chicagos West Side, leaving homeowners with thousands of dollars in damages.

COOK COUNTY - With the risk of more flooding this week, state officials gathered on Thursday to talk about solutions.

As we brace for a couple days of rain, some are still recovering from summer flooding in the Chicagoland area.

In June and into July, basements and streets were flooded on the West Side, leaving homeowners with thousands of dollars in damages.

Today, an Illinois House committee held a meeting to discuss ways the government can help. They also are looking at places in the city where infrastructure can be improved, such as Cicero which was hit the hardest by the floods.

If you were impacted by this summer's floods, the application deadline, which initially was Monday, is now Oct. 30 for residents of Cook County with damage or losses.

You can register online at disasterassistance.gov, or you can download the FEMA mobile app.