Residents in the Chicago area are being asked to limit their water usage as severe weather could dump several inches of rain on the region in coming hours.
has declared an “overflow action alert”The alert asked residents to delay taking showers or baths, while also waiting to operate their dishwashers or washing machines.
Residents are also asked not to water their lawns, and to flush toilets in their homes less-frequently in the coming hours. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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