SCIENCEJul 7 · 20:43 UTCINSIDE CLIMATE NEWSBy Brett Chase

After a Weekend of Heavy Rains, Chicago’s Deep Tunnel Is Almost Full

Chicago's Deep Tunnel system, designed to contain floodwater and protect rivers and Lake Michigan, is nearly full after heavy weekend rains. This has raised concerns about potential flooding in suburbs and sewer overflows into Chicago's waterways.

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