Chicago dries out, cleans up, assessed damage after Monday's severe storms
<p><b></b> </p><p>People across the greater Chicago area on Tuesday were dealing with the effects of the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/07/27/weather-storms-heat-wind" >heavy thunderstorms and damaging winds</a> from the day before. </p><p>A clear, sunny day brought some relief, as floodwaters receded, basements started to dry out, damages were assessed and power was being restored across the region.</p><p>In Downers Grove, meanwhile, the search continued for a contractor who was working in a sewer when the storm hit and remains missing.
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<p><b></b> </p><p>People across the greater Chicago area on Tuesday were dealing with the effects of the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/07/27/weather-storms-heat-wind" >heavy thunderstorms and damaging winds</a> from the day before. </p><p>A clear, sunny day brought some relief, as floodwaters receded, basements started to dry out, damages were assessed and power was being restored across the region.</p><p>In Downers Grove, meanwhile, the search continued for a contractor who was working in a sewer when the storm hit and remains missing. Another worker who was in the sewer at the time has been found safe.</p><p>Search and rescue efforts continue for a Downers Grove contractor who went missing during Monday’s storms.</p><p><b></b></p><p></p><p><b></b> Big wind gusts were recorded across the city and suburbs, topping out at 82 mph recorded in Waukegan, according to the National Weather Service. Midway Airport recorded winds of 73 mph, and O'Hare Airport saw 65 mph winds.
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- <p><b></b> </p><p>People across the greater Chicago area on Tuesday were dealing with the effects of the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/07/27/weather-storms-heat-wind" >heavy thunderstorms and damaging winds</a> from the day before. </p><p>A clear, sunny day brought some relief, as floodwaters receded, basements started to dry out, damages were assessed and power was being restored across the region.</p><p>In Downers Grove, meanwhile, the search continued for a contractor who was working in a sewer when the storm hit and remains missing.
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Chicago dries out, cleans up, assessed damage after Monday's severe storms
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