Severe storms swept through the Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana from Monday into Tuesday, causing widespread flooding and power outages. The flooding was exacerbated by previous storms over the weekend, with water overflowing from sewer systems into basements, particularly in Northwest Indiana and Chicago's Southwest Side. Thousands of residents and students in the far western suburbs were affected, with many returning to school on Wednesday following flood-related disruptions. Cleanup efforts continued across Chicago and its suburbs as communities dealt with the aftermath. In related news, NASCAR announced it will not hold the Chicago Street Race next summer but will return to the long-dormant Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for a Cup Series race during the July Fourth weekend in 2026. Additionally, NASCAR is set to debut at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in 2026.