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A suburb of Chicago in DuPage County, Illinois, Lombard was first settled in the 1830s and is now known as the site of the annual Lilac Festival held every May.

The village shares the same climate as the Windy City, which makes it just as prone to damp or flooded basements.

Listed in the top 1% of wealthiest towns in Illinois, Hinsdale is known for its teardown culture and beautiful homes. With a population of about 17,000, the village is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and has a wooded topography.

But whether you live in a newly renovated home, or one that has been standing for decades, given the weather conditions in the area, you would still have to contend with flooded basements if you don't have a waterproofing system or product installed – such as a sump pump.

A village in DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove is known for being one of the more pleasant places to live in the northern area of the state. It was ranked number 8 in Forbes list of America’s Friendliest Towns, fifth in CNN’s Best Places for a Healthy Retirement list, and named by the American Community Survey as having one of the nation’s most educated citizenry.

Downer’s Grove is also located in a humid continental climate zone. What this means is that winters can be harsh, while thunderstorms can be common during summer and spring. Precipitation levels are at nearly 38 inches a year, which means many homes in the area experience flooded basements, or at the very least, very damp ones.

A city in Lake County, Illinois, Lake Forest is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and has a population of about 20,000. Named a Tree City USA, Lake Forest is committed to preserving and nurturing its community forest.

With a climate that’s characterized by harsh winters and thunderstorms in spring and summer, Lake Forest has its fair share of flooded basements. Being a Tree City might help curb the floods some, but sometimes the floods come from the sewers.

Living in Chicago is a blast. As the third most populous city in the US, Chicago is home to nearly 2.7 million residents giving you 2.7 million potential friends and neighbors. But what makes it even more interesting is the fact that the city is major cultural hub, with contributions in theater, comedy, films, novels, and music.

However, despite the everyday awesomeness of the city, there are some quirks that homeowners have to deal with. One of these are wet basements. A wet basement isn’t just about dealing with water in your home, it also means dealing with potentially major issues that come with it such as a weakened foundation, cracks in the walls and floors, damage to your paint and electronics, and more.