Strong storms swept through the Chicago area Saturday evening, bringing torrential rain, hail, and damaging winds, causing significant damage in several suburbs.

The second game of Monday’s split doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers was postponed because of the threat of storms.

The stormy weather comes as heat and humidity was expected to peak this afternoon, with "feels-like" temperatures close to 100 degrees.

Mayor Brandon Johnson visited the Gage Park neighborhood to assess the damage caused by severe flooding, which has affected over 5,600 residents, and is urging the city to invest in a backflow

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Residents are urged to reduce water use to ease pressure on the sewer system. City Council members on the Southwest Side call on the mayor to speed flood response.

Multiple reports of damaged homes, flooded basements and roads, and power outages following overnight storms across the Chicago area.

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