Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.

Torrential rains nearing 5 inches in just a few hours led to flash flooding across parts of Chicago on Friday afternoon, snarling both traffic on the ground and in the air.

The Bears were back at Halas Hall for their fourth practice, where Caleb Williams had his best day and Colston Loveland made his debut.

The Chicago Bears held their first open training camp practice, giving fans a glimpse of the new systems being installed.

Photos from Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall on July 25, 2025. ©2025 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

The Chicago Cubs (60-42) visit the South Side of Chicago to face the Chicago White Sox (37-66) Friday in the first game of a 3-game interleague series. First pitch from Rate Field is at 7:40 p.m. ET.

A Flood Watch is in effect in Chicago, as severe storms are expected to hit the area by the afternoon. Torrential downpours in Chicago could bring rain rates of one to two inches per hour. Some cells may follow one another,

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