"Chicago's flood control capacity is nearing capacity with wet weather looming," WBBM Radio, 780-AM, 105.9-FM

Audio: The McCook and Thornton reservoirs, designed to hold billions of gallons of rainwater, are nearly full.

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/chicago-all-local-fa0f2/episodes/chicagos-flood-control-system-is-nearing-capacity-with-severe-weather-looming-35367

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