Why flooding is getting worse in Chicago

Join us for a community dinner and discussion. Share your experiences and solutions. Hear from community leaders, researchers and advocates.
About this Event

Have you experienced flooding? Has water in your basement left mold in your home? Do you have questions about whether you need flood insurance? Are you concerned about how the city is addressing flooding? The Chicago Sun-Times presents a panel discussion hosted by reporter Brett Chase where you can learn more about how to protect your health, safeguard your home from damage and hear what you need to know if your home is flooded. Panelists include:

• Princess Shaw, founder and executive director of Light Up Lawndale
• Miriam Savad, chief strategy and program officer at Center for Neighborhood Technology
• Sharon Waller, environmental engineer and elected commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
• Dr. Sheetal K. Rao, assistant professor at the College of Medicine and Center for Extreme Conditions and Health Excellence at University of Illinois Chicago

Read more about the impact of flooding here: https://chicago.suntimes.com/soaked

Brett Chase has reported on environmental protection, pollution and public health at the Sun-Times since 2020. He is a former investigative reporter for the Better Government Association, and, before that, worked at Bloomberg News, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Crain’s Chicago Business. He has a journalism degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and has taught journalism at Loyola University in Chicago.