Rain, melting ice cause flooding, Champaign street closures

URBANA – Some streets in Champaign were being closed late Saturday afternoon as rain and melting ice caused scattered flooding.

Barricades were put out to block traffic on Kirby Avenue at Neil Street about 4 p.m., according to the Champaign police. Other viaducts and some county roads also had some high water.

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