“Reimagining the Chicago and Calumet Rivers for the 21st Century and Beyond” was the focus of a panel at the Chicago Wilderness Congress recently.
Proposed streambank stabilization improvements to a section of riverbank along the Chicago River discussed.
ATI's Physical Therapists provide some simple tips to help keep your body in the holiday spirit during Black Friday.
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.
Skip the crowds at the mall. Come to Animal Welfare League and find yourself something better - your new "fur"ever friend!
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.
St. Rita is held scoreless in second half as they fall 34-30. Matt Page explodes for three TD passes and one rushing touchdown.
Did the mayor abuse his power and possibly commit a crime by making a political speech during village board meeting?
How to have a better marriage.
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.
MWRD President Terrence O’Brien received the Millennium Builder’s Executive Leadership Award during the 2012 SMCA Millennium Builder’s Awards Banquet
MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan received the Millennium Builder’s Executive Leadership Award during the 2012 SMCA Millennium Builder’s Awards Banquet.
Since America Recycles Day began on November 15, 1997, countrywide recycling efforts have grown tenfold.
The Crusaders defeat Hales Franciscan 40-7 on Saturday. They will now face the St. Rita Mustangs on Saturday in the Catholic League Championship.
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.
Brother Rice has five players named all-Catholic League; Matt Page and Brian Craft named to all-area team. Rice will face Hales in the Prep Bowl Playoffs.
St. Laurence recently hosted their first Open House of the year with a successful turnout.
From Bridgeport to Joliet, Tinley Park to La Grange, I am truly blessed by the outpouring of support that citizens around the district have shown me. It's more a calling this year than anything else.
The MWRD hosted a public forum that focused on the contracting ordinance that impacts Minority-owned, Women-Owned and Small Business Programs.
Governor Pat Quinn recently announced the Illinois Dam Removal Initiative that will remove or modify 16 dams to improve water quality.
Rich Grabowski, Republican challenger for IL 3rd Congressional District challenged incumbent Democrat Dan Lipinski to two debates, and still, not a peep from the Lipinski. What's he worried about???
MWRD soil scientists have completed a research project focusing on biosolids and the results have been recently published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.
Caravan's strong second half leads them to first-round playoff victory.
Crusaders Face Caravan Tomorrow Morning
Governor Pat Quinn, U.S. EPA Administrator Jackson, and MWRD Commissioners launch $1 billion Illinois Clean Water Initiative
Christopher Thomas, a St. Laurence High School student, was accepted into the Kappa Leadership Institute, a mentoring program that prepares students for college and their careers.
Construction is underway at the Heritage Park Flood Control Facility in Wheeling, and last week, U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin and Illinois State Representative Elaine Nekritz toured the area.
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Brother Rice reaches state playoffs with critical fifth victory.
To gain a better understanding of the processes that sewage undergoes before discharge, area legislators recently toured the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero, Ill.
MWRD’s David St. Pierre offers a glimpse into the future of the wastewater treatment agency.
Two exciting events on TV Mon., Oct. 22nd, but don't worry about missing either one! At BJ McMahon's, meet Rich Grabowski for US Congress 3rd CD. and watch both events - it's the best of both worlds!
MWRD Commissioner Frank Avila has been named “2012 Citizen Engineer of the Year” by the American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section.
Staff from the MWRD participated on wastewater-related panels during the Water Environment Federation’s annual WEFTEC conference in New Orleans, LA last month
MWRD Executive Director David St. Pierre was one of 80 leaders invited to participate in a stormwater management conference held at the White House last month.
The MWRD and its community partners are working together to reduce basement back-ups and sanitary sewer overflows.
MWRD’s Chief of Police Kaye Heidenreich leads the organization’s public safety effort.
Crusaders Have No Answer for Ramblers Efficient Attack
Three MWRD staff members addressed Olive-Harvey College students as part of the Speaker Series.