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Chicago area residents want answers following devastating floods

By Fox 32 News
Published  July 21, 2023 12:47pm CDT
Austin
FOX 32 Chicago

West Side, suburban residents want answers following devastating floods

West Side area residents were pummeled by flooding issues earlier this month and now they want answers. The flood victims publicly told their stories of mold, mildew and lack of assistance from area leaders and the city.

CHICAGO - West Side and west suburban residents want answers after severe flooding issues from the rain that has hit the area over the past few weeks.

Some of the people affected by the flooding shared their stories at a press conference at Every Block of Village Church in Austin Friday. 

Torrential rain hit the western suburbs and edge of the city earlier this July. The water collected in peoples basements, living rooms, and other areas.

Residents want to know why they are experiencing this kind of damage.

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"We have seniors that are being disrespected as well. No hot water, basement filled with mold, mildew. Financial assistance needs to come to the Austin area," resident Roman Morrow said.

During that time in July, three to seven inches of rain fell at once causing the flash flooding.