Chicago storm aftermath: Downed trees, flooded streets, and power outages
ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Storms rocked the Chicago area overnight, leaving downed trees and flooded streets from the city to the suburbs.
Orland Park commuters had to avoid a portion of 139th Street between 110th Avenue and Persimmon Drive because of a massive fallen tree.
A couple hundred ComEd customers lost power as rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds swept through the area.
The southwest suburbs were hit with penny-sized hail and 40 mph wind. Heavy rain made for a wet commute Tuesday morning with standing water left on several roads.