"Record-Breaking Rains in Chicago Underscore the Urgency of Flood Resiliency Projects" via Inside Climate News

As the risk of flooding in Northeastern Illinois increases, with millions in federal funds available, investments in water management and nature-based solutions are seen as crucial to protect vulnerable communities.

"The concrete landscape of the city also can worsen flooding as water runs off into streets and sewers instead of into the ground, a solution that green infrastructure can serve," said Mila Marshall, clean water advocate at Sierra Club Illinois.

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