Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

What’s your favorite Bucktown-Wicker Park nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Bucktown-Wicker Park, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Party Patter: How To Plan Your Next Appetizer Party

Time saving tips for your next appetizer party.

In Honor Of Memorial Day – 7 Famous Dogs Of War

Reprinted with permission from Dan of The Dog Guide! http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/in-honor-of-memorial-day-7-famous-dogs-of-war/

Don’t Drop While You Shop this Black Friday

ATI's Physical Therapists provide some simple tips to help keep your body in the holiday spirit during Black Friday.

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your Local, State, and Federal Legislatures and obtain Proclamations from them, Designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.

Military War Dog Memorials

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Kaye Heidenreich, MWRD Chief of Police, lays down the law at water reclamation district

MWRD’s Chief of Police Kaye Heidenreich leads the organization’s public safety effort.

MWRD staff share personal journeys, experience with Olive-Harvey College students

Three MWRD staff members addressed Olive-Harvey College students as part of the Speaker Series.

MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore helps unveil “greenest street in America”

MWRDCommissioner Debra Shore helped unveil the “greenest street in America,” a two-mile stretch of Blue Island Avenue and Cermak Road in the Pilsen neighborhood on Tuesday.

Fire Prevention Week 2012

October 7-13, 2012 marks Fire Prevention Week- Are you prepared?

MWRD collects 250 pounds of meds during U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency collection

MWRD collected 250 pounds of unwanted medications during the national Take Back Day Sept. 29

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District staff help improve students’ reading skills

MWRD staff are volunteering for the Working in the School program for 10th year