As Flooding Increases, Chicago Looks To Make Basement Housing Safer

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By By Siri Chilukuri, Borderless MagazineDec 26, 2022, 9:55 am201 pts
Chicago has experienced more frequent and severe storms in recent decades, putting immigrants and low income Chicagoans living in basement units at increased risk of flooding. By Siri Chilukuri, Borderless Magazine This story is part of a collaborative series, from the Institute for Nonprofit News, Borderless…

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