Chicago and Cook County have issued disaster proclamations after more than 100 homes were destroyed by flooding in late July.

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The flooding between July 25 and 28 impacted at least 3,000 residents, destroying around 100 homes and affecting another 3,000 homes in Chicago and suburban Cook County, officials said.