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Some people can't afford tows," said driver Sam Martinez. "The rain hasn't stopped, and so the water levels ain't going down, so right now, we're just waiting, waiting patiently. But, getting all those trapped vehicles out is no easy task, with many having to wait patiently for water levels to begin to recede.
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Tow truck drivers have been doing brisk business. I opened the door, and the water started flooding my feet," Fisher said. "I went and my car just started floating, and I said, 'Oh, snap.' So, my first reaction was to try and get out of the car. A young girl was seen being evacuated from the pickup truck she was riding in, while others attempted to get out on their own walking through what, in some cases, was waist-deep water. Stay tuned for the latest updates as they become available."My GPS was going crazy, and I didn't know where I was going," said Katera Fisher.Īt one point on Sunday morning, no less than seven vehicles and their passengers were trapped as floodwaters inundated ta viaduct right off I-290 at 5th and Cicero avenues. In addition, scheduled concerts by country star Miranda Lambert and blues artist Charley Crockett have been canceled due to flooding in Lower Hutchison Field, according to officials. was set, rain intensified, causing the race to be delayed. Gates for the event did not open on time Sunday morning because “of the threat of severe weather," and after an estimated start time of 10:45 a.m.
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"In the spirit of that partnership, returning on Monday for the completion of a NASCAR Xfinity Series event two laps short of halfway was an option we chose not to employ." "Throughout the entire planning process for the Chicago Street Race, our relationship with the city of Chicago has been strong and among the most valuable assets in reaching this historic weekend," officials said. NASCAR officials say the Xfinity Series race could have continued Monday, but they opted not to do so after consultation with Chicago officials. "Based on several unprecedented circumstances, NASCAR has made the decision to declare Cole Custer the winner of the race." "With standing water and flooding a significant issue at the race track and throughout the city, there was no option to return to racing prior to shifting to NASCAR Cup Series race operations," officials said in a statement. These developments come hours after officials opted to cancel the remainder of the Xfinity Series race, which had been postponed Saturday due to lightning.Īccording to a statement, the heavy rains and track flooding that developed in the area Sunday morning led to the difficult decision to axe the race. The Cup Series race was scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., but that was not meant to be, as another band of heavy rain inundated the course again, leaving officials to say the race was in a "holding pattern."ĭrivers were told to return to their vehicles just after 5 p.m., with a goal of starting the race at 5:15 p.m. While weather issues led NASCAR officials to declare Cole Custer the winner of the inaugural Loop 121 Race on Sunday, but the Cup series race, the most anticipated event of the weekend, got underway after much uncertainty. However, some "inner perimeter street closures" will likely remain in effect until July 13 so crews can take down the track wall, fence and viewing structures. Most streets are expected to reopen by July 5.
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