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Storms Flood Suburbs; Reservoir Near Record, Funding Short

7/7/2026

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Tinley Park Floods

The Thornton Composite Reservoir hit 94% capacity, its highest level since 2015, holding 7.3 billion gallons.
Severe thunderstorms on July 5-6 2026 flooded Tinley Park, Park Forest, Dolton and nearby villages, prompting home damage and rescues.
Tinley Park Village Manager Pat Carr reported three water rescues and overturned tents at Country Fest.
Park Forest Board member Randall White said the village lacks millions of dollars for drain upgrades.

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Deep Tunnel Overflows

The Deep Tunnel system is now nearly full, holding about 11 billion gallons and endangering eleven south-suburban communities.
The city’s 311 system logged almost 400 basement-flood complaints and roughly 600 street-flood reports from Thursday through Monday.
Resident Cassie Haan reported a 50-year-old tree fell at her home after the storm.
Margaret Frisbie of Friends of the Chicago River urged more greenspace and new water-storage projects.

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Tinley Park Floods

The Thornton Composite Reservoir hit 94% capacity, its highest level since 2015, holding 7.3 billion gallons.
Severe thunderstorms on July 5-6 2026 flooded Tinley Park, Park Forest, Dolton and nearby villages, prompting home damage and rescues.
Tinley Park Village Manager Pat Carr reported three water rescues and overturned tents at Country Fest.
Park Forest Board member Randall White said the village lacks millions of dollars for drain upgrades.

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