Flooding relief for Chatham

Rain gardens help mitigate flooding.
Rain gardens help mitigate flooding. This is one type of intervention the pilot program will fund for Chatham homes. (Lori Burns/Chatham resident)

By Morgan Levey
Medill Reports

A South-Side Chicago neighborhood endures significant flooding from even minor rain events. It’s had this problem since the 1860s and residents are tired of scrubbing their basements and dealing with mold. But the end may be in sight — at least for a few dozen homes.

Photo at top: Rain gardens help mitigate flooding. This is one type of intervention the pilot program will fund for Chatham homes. (Lori Burns/Chatham resident)