LYONS, ILL. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Lyons is among the areas affected by flooding after several days of heavy rainfall soaked Chicagoland.
Lyons Fire Chief Gordon Nord said about 40 residents were rescued by boat along Circle Drive overnight in the western suburb. Nord said about 15 dogs, cats and birds were rescued from homes, as well. The street sits next to Salt Creek which has overflowed due to heavy weekend rains.