Residents in the Chicago suburbs of Cook and Lake counties are preparing for potential flooding along the Des Plaines River. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning due to recent heavy rainfall, causing the river levels to rise significantly. The river is expected to crest over the weekend, putting areas from east of O'Hare International Airport to the Wisconsin border on high alert. Homeowners like Maha Amin are taking precautions by using sandbags to protect their properties. Local governments are also assisting residents by distributing sandbags and managing water levels in storm sewers to mitigate the impact of the flooding.