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Evacuations underway in northeast Illinois after ice jam break

Authorities were evacuating homes Friday in northeastern Illinois after an ice jam break along the Kankakee River led to major flooding that was threatening about 200 homes. A flash flood warning was in effect until mid-morning Saturday for Will and Grundy counties, specifically Wilmington, Illinois, located about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southwest of downtown Chicago.

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Evacuations underway in northeast Illinois after ice jam break on river causes significant flooding

Evacuations underway in northeast Illinois after ice jam break on river causes significant flooding
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Flooding south of Chicago forces evacuations, water rescues from rising river

Flash flooding in Illinois sparked emergency rescues along the Kankakee River Thursday evening and Friday, state and local officials confirmed.

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12 Mile Long Ice Jam Causing Severe Flooding in Illinois

Wilmington, IL are facing a state of emergency due to severe flooding caused by an ice jam break along the Kankakee River. What is an ice jam and how dangerous is it?

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Flooding south of Chicago forces evacuations, water rescues from rising river

Flash flooding in Illinois sparked emergency rescues along the Kankakee River Thursday evening and Friday, state and local officials confirmed.

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