Chicago sewage overflow into river after heavy rain

Heavy storms triggered a combined sewer overflow in Chicago, releasing billions of gallons of raw sewage into the Chicago River, a recurring problem in cities with aging stormwater infrastructure.

First covered Nov 6, 2026 · 11:50 AM PT · 1 article

Chicago sewage overflow into river after heavy rain — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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4d Inside Climate News Billions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Are Pouring Into the Chicago River After Storms — This article originally appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times. It has been republished with permission.

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blockclubchicago.org Sewer Overflows On Rise In Chicago As Extreme Weather Continues

planetizen.com City officials are dumping billions of gallons of sewage into the Chicago River

wbez.org Chicago's Deep Tunnel anti-flooding system nearly full after days of heavy rain - WBEZ Chicago

chicago.suntimes.com Billions of gallons of raw sewage are pouring into the Chicago River after storms - Chicago Sun-Times

news.wttw.com Half a Foot of Rain in 4 Days Strained Chicago Region’s Stormwater System

Appeared in: 2026-11-08 (#18) · 2026-11-09 (#19)

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