Intense rains fell Sunday morning at a rate rarely seen in Chicago, overwhelming the city's stormwater system and flooding streets, viaducts and basements.
Some of the hardest hit neighborhoods Sunday were those that had previously experienced"100-year" floods caused by the Chicago River overflowing its banks. A $70 million tunnel has since alleviated concerns related to the river , but the weekend's rains were a reminder that Chicago's infrastructure remains vulnerable to extreme weather events.
Chicago's Department of Water Management did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the performance of the city's sewer system. More rain is in the forecast for Monday, but then drier conditions are expected through the rest of the week. Area of moderate rain west of I-39 will move east this morning and early afternoon, leaving behind isolated showers this afternoon into tonight. Fall-like temperatures Tuesday will give way to above seasonal temperatures later this week with mostly clear skies.
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