storm sewer
Coverage of storm sewer in the Nexus archive.
- Contractor found dead more than 24 hours after going missing in Downers Grove storm sewer ID'd
A contractor was found dead in a storm sewer in Downers Grove more than 24 hours after going missing during severe weather in the west suburbs.
- 1 of 2 workers trapped in storm sewer below street in Downers Grove still missing, authorities say it's now a recovery operation
Fire officials in Downers Grove have shifted from a rescue to a recovery operation after one of two workers remains missing following a storm sewer entrapment. The incident occurred below a street in the southwest suburban village.
- Contractor stuck in storm sewer, another rescued in Downers Grove as heavy rain hits area
A contractor is stuck in a storm sewer in Downers Grove, and another has been rescued as heavy rain impacts the area. Contractors in the west suburbs are also reported to be stuck in a sewer.
- Flooding traps two sewer workers in Downers Grove, rescue attempt underway
Two contractors were trapped in a storm sewer under a street in Downers Grove as severe storms hit Chicago's western suburbs. A rescue attempt is currently underway.