Kankakee Residents Urged To Clean Gutters Before Heavy Rain Arrives

Kankakee County homeowners are being urged to clear downspouts and gutters before a slow-moving storm system arrives late Saturday.

The National Weather Service expects one to three inches of rain across the county, with locally higher amounts near the Kankakee River.

City crews spent Friday clearing storm drains downtown, where standing water has repeatedly closed lanes during heavy rainfall.

"The difference between a wet basement and a dry one is often 20 minutes of work with a ladder," said one local contractor.