Massive rains have created widespread flash flooding all across the Chicago area, closing expressways and submerging numerous streets, basements and viaducts.

As of 10 a.m., flooding had closed the Edens at Pratt. The Kennedy at Montrose and parts of the Eisenhower also were closed. The inbound Bishop Ford was experiencing major backups with lanes closed. Other expressways had major delays.

In Chicago, a sinkhole swallowed three cars in the 9600 block of South Houston. Numerous streets and viaducts were under water.

There were reports of flooding in many suburbs. Many schools are closed.

States of emergency or disaster declarations have been called in Lombard, Elmhurst, Schiller Park and River Grove.

Source: CBS News – Massive Rains Create Widespread Flooding, Delays