SOLD! Burr Ridge Home Sales: Jan. 22

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MWRD Board issues resolution to honor Martin Luther King’s birthday

The MWRD continues to observe the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth.

SOLD! Burr Ridge Home Sales: Jan. 14

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Biosolids research findings to be discussed January 18 at Stickney WRP

A study about biosolids will be presented to the public on Jan. 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Stickney WRP Auditorium, 6001 W. Pershing Road, Cicero.

Check Out All The Open Houses For This Sunday!

A comprehensive list of all open houses posted in Burr Ridge for this Sunday, January 13th.

MWRD: Not possible for Chicago River to reverse on its own due to low lake level

The MWRD explains how it is not possible for the Chicago River to reverse course on its own.

SOLD! Burr Ridge Home Sales: Jan. 8

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New Year, New Idea?

New year, not so new tips for keeping those resolutions, or not.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board elects new president

Kathleen Therese Meany was elected by her fellow Commissioners to serve as president of the MWRD Board of Commissioners.

Children's Choir Looking for New Members

SWSCC is a local Children's Choir looking for new 4th, 5th, and 6th grade members.

SOLD! Local Home Sales: Jan. 1, 2013

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SOLD! Burr Ridge Home Sales: Dec. 20

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MWRD’s DUMP Hotline answers 23 years of calls, reduces water contamination

In 1989, the MWRD instituted a 24 hour 1-800-332-DUMP hotline to receive and investigate reports of dumping.

MWRD testing industry-changing technology for nutrient removal at Egan Plant

The MWRD is testing an industry-changing approach to removing nitrogen from treated wastewater.

U.S. Department of Labor presents certificate of completion to MWRD machinist Noel Maldonado

MWRD machinist apprentice Noel Maldonado received a certificate from U.S. Department of Labor representative Harry Dispensa.

New MWRD Board has first official meeting

The new MWRD Board of Commissioners was installed last week and held its first official meeting

SOLDS! Burr Ridge Home Sales: Dec. 13

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12 ways to improve our water environment on 12-12-12

The MWRD provides the top 12 ways to improve our water environment on 12-12-12.

Pleasantdale Wolves Gold 11U Travel Basketball Team Wins First Place at the Bartlett Slam Tournament

Pleasantdale Wolves Gold wins First at the Bartlett Slam Tournament!

Children's Choir - Spring Session Registration

The Southwest Suburban Children's Choir is currently accepting registration for the spring session of the 2012-2013 season.

MWRD biosolids improve Hinsdale's Veeck Park

Community use of free MWRD biosolids restores Cook County fields that are in poor condition.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District swears in three Commissioners during annual meeting

The MWRD swore in three Commissioners during its annual meeting December 4, 2012.

Leila Ronning Creates a Beary, Merry Holiday for Family Members

Burr Ridge artisan creates meaningful gifts for her family.

Sold! Burr Ridge Home Sales: Dec. 4, 2012

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Fox Limousine Shares Fun, Exciting and Sometimes FREE Things to Do in Chicago for the Week of Dec. 3

Fox Limousine sharing Fun, Exciting and Sometimes FREE things to do in Chicago for the week of December 3rd, 2012!!

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Patricia Horton honored for service

MWRD Commissioner Patricia Horton concluded her term on November 30 after six years of service.

“Small Streams, Big Accomplishments” newsletter highlights efforts to prevent flooding

The Fall 2012 edition of the MWRD’s biannual newsletter, “Small Streams, Big Accomplishments,” is available on the MWRD website and by calling 312-751-6633.

Chicago Wilderness panel sheds light on future of Chicago Area Waterways

“Reimagining the Chicago and Calumet Rivers for the 21st Century and Beyond” was the focus of a panel at the Chicago Wilderness Congress recently.

Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber Holiday Dinner Dance

Chamber Holiday Dinner Dance

Streambank stabilization improvements for Chicago River discussed

Proposed streambank stabilization improvements to a section of riverbank along the Chicago River discussed.

Fox Limousine sharing Fun, Exciting and Sometimes FREE things to do in Chicago for the week of November 26th, 2012!!

Fox Limousine sharing Fun, Exciting and Sometimes FREE things to do in Chicago for the week of November 26th, 2012!!

SOLD! Home Sales in Burr Ridge: Nov. 23rd

Check out pictures and prices of properties recently SOLD in Burr Ridge.

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.

Thanksgiving celebration offers opportunities to conserve water

The MWRD is encouraging Cook County’s five million residents to make small changes in their use of water beginning with the traditional Thanksgiving celebration.

'As Long As It Isn't A Conflict': Let There Be Light on Genesis One & DuPage Forest Preserve

"We don't stop anyone from supplementing their employment, as long as it isn't a conflict." - Laura Capizzano, Director of HR at Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Black Friday Specials ~ Fox Limousines Picks ~ Exciting Deals!!

Fox Limousine’s Black Friday’s Picks and Links for week of November 19th, 2012!!

North Side Water Reclamation Plant is renamed to Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s North Side Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie was renamed to the Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant.

Check Out All The Open Houses For This Sunday!

A comprehensive list of all open houses posted in Burr Ridge for this Sunday, November 18th.

Water Reclamation District renames North Side Water Reclamation Plant to honor outgoing Board President Terrence J. O’Brien

The MWRD Board of Commissioners renamed the North Side Water Reclamation Plant in honor of President Terrence J. O’Brien. The plant is located at 3500 W. Howard Street, Skokie, IL.

Saint Joseph the Worker Award presented to MWRD President Terrence J. O’Brien

MWRD President Terrence O’Brien received the Millennium Builder’s Executive Leadership Award during the 2012 SMCA Millennium Builder’s Awards Banquet.