Politics & Government

Flooding Closes Bridge, Streets, Parks

Flooding has closed one bridge and several streets. Some restrictions have been or are being lifted.

Updated Flood Closure/Disruption

  • Water on the pavement on East Main Street (800-900 block) but the road remains open.
  • Flooding on the north side of East Main Street in the construction zone; also, there are no culverts on the temporary driveways/streets, and material may wash away.
  • Standing water on Route 31 north of Main Street in front of Carroll Towers.
  • Water has spilled over the river bank into the north parking lot at the Municipal Building.
  • Pedestrian Bridge at Indiana Avenue is closed.

Opened/Opening Soon*

Assuming no additional rainfall:

  • Tyler Road at the railroad crossing.
  • Sections of Illinois Avenue between 7th and 13th avenues are open, as well as the adjacent streets.

Remaining Closed

  • State Street from Route 31 to 3rd Street.
  • The Illinois Street/Avenue Bridge.
  • The Park District has closed Boy Scout Island.
  • The Department of Natural Resources has restricted boating on the Fox River

Park Closures

  • Pottawatomie Park
  • Mt. St. Mary Park
  • Boy Scout Island
  • Ferson Creek Park
  • Riverside/Buie Park
  • Taly Park
  • The disc golf course and dog park is closed at James O. Breen Community Park.
  • All practices and games are cancelled on all athletic fields.
  • Many bike paths, especially along the Fox River or bodies of water, are also closed.
  • All trails at Primrose Farm are closed. The farmstead is open during regular hours.

 

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