Menu Planning as a Spring Survival Tool!

Make your life run more smoothly with menu planning! It enables us to use our resources well, saving time and money! Give it a try this week!

Recipe: Greek Quesadillas

Everywhere I go, people are asking for quick, healthy, meatless meals. But, they have to taste good!! So here you are. Enjoy! Chef Kate

Productivity Series: Use Accountability to Get Things Done!

Having a hard time sticking to deadlines or taking care of business? Maybe it's time to ask a friend for help! Having an accountability partner makes you more likely to get things done!

Nine Tips to Save Money on Your Car Insurance

Nine terrific tips to save money on auto insurance.

Cook County homeowners to receive tax abatement from MWRD; 2012 tax levy reduced by $19.7 million

The MWRD passed an ordinance directing the Cook County Clerk to reduce the tax levy for 2012 by $19.7 million.

Recipe: Cappuccino Muffins

When the snow is coming down, I love to bake. This is what I made this morning...invite some friends over or send the muffins out to be enjoyed by neighbors shoveling.

MWRD’s engineering mentorship program celebrates fifth year

The MWRD started a mentoring program in 2008 to help assistant level engineers become familiar with the organization’s engineering operations.

Productivity Where Ever You Work!

Where do you work? In an office? In your home? Your car? The local coffee shop? Productivity can be a challenge as we work "virtually", here are some tips to give you a boost!

MWRD Monitoring and Research Director addresses Water Environment Research Foundation Forum

MWRD’s Director of Monitoring and Research, Dr. Thomas C. Granato, shared his research during the Water Environment Research Foundation’s Forum.

Are you ready to Relay?

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Evergreen Park/Mt. Greenwood/Beverly will hold its annual Kick-off event on Tuesday, February 26 at the Standard Bank Community Room at 6:30 pm.

Productivity Series: Give Yourself the Gift Of Routines

Save time forever! Make good decisions about necessary tasks everyday, then make good habits to accomplish those daily tasks! You will thank yourself for the gift of Routines!

Governor Quinn’s Clean Water Initiative propels MWRD forward

Gov. Pat Quinn awarded a $250 million low-interest loan to the MWRD for projects that will improve water quality and protect public health.

Cardinal to Commemorate Vatican II at Saint Xavier University

Francis Cardinal George will cap off a week at Saint Xavier University commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council.

Productivity Series: "To-Do List" to Done!

To-Do Lists are great tools, but only if we use them well! Here are four tips to help you and your To-Do List work smarter!

No. 12 Saint Xavier Keeps Winning Streak Going; Reaches 11 Games

SXU men’s basketball team has won 19 of last 20 contests

Calumet Water Reclamation Plant upgrades receive industry award

The MWRD's Calumet Water Reclamation Plant recently received an award for merit from the American Council of Engineering Companies/Illinois.

Recipe: Salted Caramels

Store bought candy is ok. But, homemade is better! Make you sweetheart homemade salted caramels for Valentine's Day!

A Tuesday Morning Bedtime Story

Let me tell you a story....Today's project was to review the bedding we have, purge unnecessary sheets and pillow cases, and re-allocate the ones we're keeping. Read on!

MWRD Executive Director participates on American Public Works Association stormwater panel

MWRD Executive Director David St. Pierre served on a stormwater panel hosted by the American Public Works Association.

Super Bowl Recipe: Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are just the thing to get your Super Bowl party going. Great flavor without a sticky mess! You can add blue cheese dressing on the side if you'd like. Happy cooking!

Wintry Cocktail + Record Warmth!

Snow, ice, rain, warmth, thunderstorms, cold. In that order for the next week.

Does even your phone have the flu?

Viruses are known to live on inanimate objects like phones. Here are some flu tips for smartphone users.

MWRD Board announces new committee assignments

MWRD President Kathleen Meany announced new committee assignments at the Board meeting on January 17.

Recipe: Slow-Cooked Oatmeal

The perfect breakfast waiting for you in the morning? I can do that! Oatmeal cooked in a slow cooker- set it up at night and enjoy it in the morning. A great way to start off the day! Happy Cooking!

Three Little Projects that Will Make You Smile!

Organizing projects don’t have to be big or expensive to make a big impact on your life! Here are three 30-minute projects that will make you smile every time you seem them!

Bitter Cold, Strong Winds and Snow To Impact Area

This Winter's first real shot at bitter cold temperatures have fallen upon us.

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.

Recipe: Eggplant Caviar

Are you looking for a healthy dip option to bring to a party? Here you go! Don't skip the roasting of the eggplant or else it will be very thin and runny. So tasty, and good for you!

Moderating Temperatures; Still No Snow

January 14th marks the end of the first half of meteorological winter and for the second year in a row the first half of winter has started out abnormally warm with much below average snowfall.

Monday, January 14th is National Clean Off Your Desk Day!

Here are 6 tips to make the most of National Clean Off Your Desk Day on Monday, January 14th!

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.

60's and Thundery Rains Late Week Then Cooler Temperatures

An updated look at this Winter's weather and abnormally warm air and what the future holds for the area in the next couple of weeks.

7 Ways To Clear Clutter This Week

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is great to start the new year by cleaing some clutter! Here are 7 ways I'm clearing clutter this week, give one a try!

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.

Very Warm Winter Will Only Get Warmer In the Next 10 Days!

My name is Danny Neal and I am a local storm chaser of 15 years. I have a website http://www.nrnilstormchaser.com and like to write on my Facebook page about local weather.

Pumpkin souffle pie

Like everyone else we are back to restricting our diets now that the holidays are over. If I am only having dessert once a week, it had better be good! Happy baking!!

The Day the Decorations Come Down!

Spend just a little time this week organizing your Christmas Decorations, and you will thank yourself in 2013!

FREE Yoga Class at Jacobs Well ~ Set an Intention

Focusing on the breathe and the present moment, this is one lesson woven through a typical yoga class.

Date and Almond Pinwheel Cookies

Warm cookies with your tea everyday? Make this recipe and you could have many days with warm cookies and little work! Not too sweet, just right.

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.