June storm flooding in Schererville Heights and unincorporated St. John Township
Summary
St. John Township trustee Kathy LaRue is getting multiple flooding complaint emails from the Schererville Heights area — not regulated-drain issues, but she's forwarding them to the surveyor's office and County Highway for attention.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
A full system replacement would cost millions; current efforts focus on optimizing existing infrastructure.
Schererville Heights residents if the complaints get addressed.
Schererville Heights residents currently experiencing property flooding.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Lake County Drainage Advisory Committee - Aug 19, 2026
St. John Township trustee Kathy LaRue is getting multiple flooding complaint emails from the Schererville Heights area — not regulated-drain issues, but she's forwarding them to the surveyor's office and County Highway for attention.
Lake County Drainage Advisory Committee - Jul 15, 2026
Residents in Schererville Heights and near 77th and Sheffield are getting water into their homes after June's torrential rains. The system was designed for 1960s-era storms, and officials are looking at upsizing street inlets and working with the highway department — but a full replacement would run into millions.
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