Time running out for West Siders to claim relief after July flooding

West Side elected officials said the flooding from this past summer has created a new crisis: Those who suffered damage have not applied for help that is available to them.

Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb

The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.

IRS extends deadlines for Chicago flood victims
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While residents on the South Side are still cleaning up from this weekend's flooding, those on the West Side of town are still dealing with flooding from two months ago.

Cook County seeks to help those throttled by July flooding

Cook County is helping people still recovering from the flooding that drenched Chicago two months ago.

Cleanup begins after Tropical Storm Lee
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A second death related to Lee in the U.S. was reported Saturday as the sprawling storm pounded New England with damaging winds that left more 300,000 customers across both the U.S. and Canada without power during the peak of the cyclone.

Chicago's sweater weather to be put on pause

Strong signals from computer models suggest a shift to a warmer pattern is coming soon for Chicago.

New England on alert: Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches issued for much of coastline ahead of Lee's arrival

The National Hurricane Center in coordination for local National Weather Services offices issued a Hurricane Watch from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.- Canada border and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for from Watch Hill, Rhode Island to Stonington, Maine.

Hurricane Lee threatens New England with tropical-storm-force winds, dangerous surf over weekend

A U.S. landfall from Hurricane Lee is not expected as of the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory and instead, the forecast calls for Lee to hit Canada. But on Monday land was included in Lee’s forecast cone for the first time in the storm’s history.

Flash flooding prompts State of Emergency in Massachusetts
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Officials said that intense rainfall from thunderstorms led to roadways being washed out and floodwaters entering homes and businesses in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Some unusual September weather events in Chicago

Some wild weather has struck during the month of September in Chicago. Here is a look at five historic events.

FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Pullman

People on the South Side are getting the help they desperately need to recover from the storms on July 4th holiday weekend that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure.