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Wheeling public works says stormwater system held during regional flooding; trustees praise staff
Summary
Director Kaup told trustees the village’s stormwater system and Buffalo Creek Reservoir managed regional runoff after about four inches of rain, with the Des Plaines River cresting; trustees commended staff and emphasized the value of long-term infrastructure investments.
Director Kaup briefed the board on April 20 about recent regional flooding and the village’s response, saying the stormwater system and Buffalo Creek Reservoir provided adequate storage during the event.
"As you may know, the area experienced regional flooding concerns, starting north of us and, coming south through the river system, including the Des Plaines…
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