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Nicole Bogash and her son Ryder, 5, look on as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington's downtown area, affecting several business across the river, on Jan. 26, 2024.  Bogash said the flooding was the worst she'd ever seen and that she couldn't get her son to school because of it.
Nicole Bogash and her son Ryder, 5, look on as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington’s downtown area, affecting several business across the river, on Jan. 26, 2024. Bogash said the flooding was the worst she’d ever seen and that she couldn’t get her son to school because of it.
Police officers warn people as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington's downtown area near Water and Baltimore streets, affecting several business on Jan. 26, 2024.
Police officers warn people as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington’s downtown area near Water and Baltimore streets, affecting several business on Jan. 26, 2024.
Police block a road as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington's downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
Police block a road as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington’s downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
A flock of geese flock near the Kankakee River as it floods a portion of  the banks of Wilmington's downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
A flock of geese flock near the Kankakee River as it floods a portion of the banks of Wilmington’s downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
The fast-moving Kankakee River floods the banks of Wilmington's downtown area, affecting several business across the river on Jan. 26, 2024.
The fast-moving Kankakee River floods the banks of Wilmington’s downtown area, affecting several business across the river on Jan. 26, 2024.
A person takes a photo of the Kankakee River as it overflows near Water and Baltimore streets in Wilmington's downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
A person takes a photo of the Kankakee River as it overflows near Water and Baltimore streets in Wilmington’s downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
Police block a road as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington's downtown area near Water and Baltimore streets on Jan. 26, 2024.
Police block a road as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington’s downtown area near Water and Baltimore streets on Jan. 26, 2024.
Police block a road as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington's downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
Police block a road as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington’s downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
A person watches as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington's downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
A person watches as the Kankakee River floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington’s downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
A flock of geese near the Kankakee River as it overflows into Wilmington's downtown area, Jan. 26, 2024.
A flock of geese near the Kankakee River as it overflows into Wilmington’s downtown area, Jan. 26, 2024.
People watch the Kankakee River as it floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington's downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.
People watch the Kankakee River as it floods the nearby banks and portions of Wilmington’s downtown area on Jan. 26, 2024.