U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Public Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday May 19, 2015 from 8am to 10am and 6pm to 8pm

WHERE: Courtyard Marriott - Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook (1505 Lake Cook Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035)

INFORMATION:  A public meeting will be held Tuesday, May 19, to provide information and respond to questions regarding the Military Munitions Response Program Supplemental Investigation activities and the required evacuations and public area closures near the Forest City Military Communities Fort Sheridan neighborhood and Openlands Lakeshore Preserve.  Due to the potential hazards, evacuations/closures of populated buildings and public spaces in the area of Fort Sheridan (e.g., residences, public buildings, playgrounds, etc.) will be necessary to safely conduct the required work.  At a minimum, portions of trails and overlooks within the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve will be closed during the entire investigation.  Access points along McKibbin Street, Normandy Street, Omaha Street, Marshal Road, Chatfield Drive, and Patten may be blocked and guarded, when the investigation is ongoing to ensure unsuspecting individuals are not placed in jeopardy.  Information on the investigation, required safety zone evacuations, and road, public space, and trail closures will be available at the public meeting. 

For the convenience of the public, a meeting will be held from 8am to 10am and again at an additional evening session from 6pm to 8pm. The public meeting will be held in an open house format allowing interested parties to attend anytime and for any duration between the established morning and evening hours. The public is encouraged to attend to ask questions and raise any concerns. Detailed posters and fact sheets will be prepared and displayed during the public meeting and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, Forest City Military Communities, and contractor representatives will be available to address any questions or concerns. Both sessions will be held at the Courtyard Marriott – Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook, located at 1505 Lake Cook Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. In order to foster communication and open discussion, video recording devices will be prohibited from the meeting room. For more information about this event please contact Paula Henderson, Project Manager, Engineering and Support Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers using the Fort Sheridan Site Investigation Project 24-hour public information line at (410) 332-4820.