Chicago dries out, cleans up, assessed damage after Monday's severe storms

People across the greater Chicago area on Tuesday were dealing with the effects of the heavy thunderstorms and damaging winds from the day before. 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. 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…