Despite flooding, residents observe Fourth of July

Janesville Gazette

...Gina and Sam Tomasello, 10743 N. Ellendale Road, knew they’d be in trouble without the help of their neighbors. The couple work in Chicago and have been commuting back and forth on work days.

While the Tomasellos are gone, neighbors check on their basement to make sure the pump still is pushing water back into the river.

“It’s amazing in this stuff how neighbors come together,” Sam said.