City leaders are calling for the Southwest Side of Chicago to be declared a disaster zone in order to access resources for flood recovery and mitigation, after the area experienced the worst flooding events in over a decade.

Homeowners on Chicago's Southwest and West sides said one historic flooding fiasco this summer was bad enough, but then this past weekend, they were hit with a second. Now, more than 5,000 residents are calling out for help. But the city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.

Some Chicago homeowners and aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for more help to deal with recent flooding.

Chicago's ambitious plan to revitalize vacant lots is taking shape, with six developers now on board to create a mix of townhomes and multi-unit buildings in three South Side neighborhoods.

A $10 million cash infusion for Self-Help Federal Credit Union is helping promote homeownership at a time where many buyers are locked out of the market.

Right now, it is just a test run. But the goal is to have emissions testing at the facility full-time in the near future.