Flooding keeps Bishop Ford Freeway closed for hours over the weekend

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Original Load Date July 5, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Last Updated July 5, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/flooding-keeps-bishop-ford-freeway-closed-for-hours-over-the-weekend/3957498/

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Heavy rains and flash flooding have caused an interstate highway to shutter for a portion of the Fourth of July weekend. According to Illinois State Police, the Bishop Ford Freeway remains closed in both directions after several inches of rain fell in a short period of time on Saturday afternoon. ...