![](/images/floodfight01.jpg)
Mayor Wilks speaks to Public Works crews as they fill sandbags. They are waiting for Jersey barriers to be delivered to construct flood wall.
![](/images/floodfight03.jpg)
Sandbags in place with Jersey barriers down the middle of River Road. Des Plaines River well out of its banks. Crews begin erecting what will total about 20 pumps
![](/images/floodfight05.jpg)
Trustee John Korn speaks with Public Works crewman Fred Steinmiller.
![](/images/floodfight07.jpg)
Crews fixing pump not working.
![](/images/floodfight09.jpg)
Des Plaines River crests. Sandbags and jersey barriers hold.
|
![](/images/floodfight02.jpg)
Mayor Wilks walks flooded neighborhood.
Once floodwall is constructed, pumps will be mounted to drain floodwater from streets and storm sewers.
![](/images/floodfight04.jpg)
Village Manager Mike Janonis helps command the emergency crews along with Public Works Director Glen Andler (not in photo).
![](/images/floodfight06.jpg)
Mayor Wilks ask residents in flooded neighborhood if they are prepared for cleanup. In background sandbags delivered by public works crews help prevent street flooding from entering garage.
![](/images/floodfight08.jpg)
Pumps pulling water from storm sewers and detention ponds.
|