Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration for eight counties, including those affected by flooding last Saturday.
But as CBS 2's Sara Machi found out, some residents are frustrated by how long they've had to wait for help.
He showed the damage left behind after flooding, first on July 2 and then again a few days later. Mold was not the only thing growing, so was the repair bill. Smith threw up her hands in frustration. It's that frustration that drew more than 100 people to a community meeting at Columbus Park with questions and concerns about whether last week's decision to reverse the Chicago River caused their flooding.
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