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Des Plaines bracing as it faces record river levels

April 18, 2013

Des Plaines is bracing itself for what could be the worst flood in its history. The Des Plaines River is expected to crest at 11.5 feet by 10 a.m. tomorrow. Residents living along the river are being encouraged to evacuate if water begins seeping into their homes. "We are not putting in a mandatory evacuation," Des Plaines Police Chief William Kushner said. "We are working with the Red Cross and...

Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130418/news/704189796/
 
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