| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 21, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | July 21, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/07/21/how-can-chicago-and-your-backyard-become-more-flood-resilient |
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Chicago, a city famously built on a swamp, is not stranger to floods. However,
as storms become more severe and more frequent, residents will likely have to
deal with [ _flooded_ ][1] basements, streets and other damage more often.
With climate change driving worsening weather, Chicagoans are rolli...