Heavy rain causes flooding on multiple Chicago-area expressways

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Heavy rain causes flooding on multiple Chicago-area expressways
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If you’re planning on driving in the Chicago area Sunday morning, be prepared for some delays as heavy rains have caused flash flooding on multiple expressways in the area.

, one spot of concern is the inbound Edens Expressway, with flooding reported just after Lawrence Avenue.

Traffic is slowed in the area between Cicero Avenue and Montrose Avenue because of standing water on the roadway, according to officials. Flooding was also reported on the outbound side of the Kennedy Expressway near the Diversey exit, with at least one car reported stranded because of standing water.

Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyOn the Eisenhower Expressway, the inbound side of the roadway is being impacted by flooding, with standing water reported near Mill Road in DuPage County. The Stevenson Expressway is experiencing flooding on the outbound side of the roadway near Pulaski Road, with stop-and-go traffic reported all the way back to Western Avenue as vehicles attempt to navigate the adverse conditions.Street, with two right lanes blocked because of standing water.

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