“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.
Come to the Wilmette Theatre to learn how to bridge the male-female divide and get what you really want for the holidays.
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.
Tune in Sunday at Noon & 4:00pm and Tuesday at 7:00pm as CN100 airs the IHSA Semi-Final Playoff matchup between Glenbard North and Loyola Academy. You can also find it with Xfinity on Demand.
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.
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.
New Trier Rugby, Gypsies on the move looking for a home and looking for interested players
The Panthers and Ramblers play for a trip to the state title game on the CN100 Game of the Week.
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.
Wilmette had 24 single family home sales in October.
Since America Recycles Day began on November 15, 1997, countrywide recycling efforts have grown tenfold.
Preventative health care isn't just good for you. It's good for your home, too. These three tips may help avoid some unpleasant surprises and help keep you warm and cozy this winter.
November is both National Family Caregiver Month and Alzheimer's Awareness Month. A free family caregiver workshop is being held at 6:30pm on Nov. 29 at the Wilmette Public Library.
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.
When the temperature dips below 44 degrees, summer and all-season tires can start slipping even when roads are dry. Winter tires provide extra grip and control on any wintery road.
Change your holiday traditions to make them more enjoyable for you and your family members
Wilmette Park Lodge #931 dates back to 1908, and in 2012, this Lodge was awarded the Grand Master's Award of Excellence.
The award-winning rock stars of comedy, "Lola Balatro", will appear at the Wilmette Theatre on Saturday, November 10 at 9:00 p.m.
Some election eve thoughts...
The MWRD hosted a public forum that focused on the contracting ordinance that impacts Minority-owned, Women-Owned and Small Business Programs.
Chicago's largest circulation independent Jewish newspaper gives it's assessment of the need for change in Springfield and endorses local candidates.
Governor Pat Quinn recently announced the Illinois Dam Removal Initiative that will remove or modify 16 dams to improve water quality.
Don't be mislead by the yard signs you see.
MWRD soil scientists have completed a research project focusing on biosolids and the results have been recently published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.
Camperships for Nebagamon Bowl a Thon, Saturday January 19th in Deerfield Illinois.
Crafting for a cause - adults create art to raise funds
Crafting for a cause - Adults with disabilities create art to raise funds
New Trier Girls Volleyball Program raises over $10,000 for Our Place, a local organization that serves teens and adults with developmental disabilities.
One last debate for the season.
Governor Pat Quinn, U.S. EPA Administrator Jackson, and MWRD Commissioners launch $1 billion Illinois Clean Water Initiative
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.
Flicks and treats! This weekend, the Wilmette Theatre is putting on a "Spooktacular" Halloween celebration. Treats include double features, live comedy, costume contests and fa-boo-lous prizes.
Political Halloween on Lawndale Street
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.
I talked to local tv horror host Undead Johnny (Chad Byers) in anticipation of the upcoming Halloween Spooktakular at the Wilmette Theatre.
MWRD’s David St. Pierre offers a glimpse into the future of the wastewater treatment agency.
MWRD Commissioner Frank Avila has been named “2012 Citizen Engineer of the Year” by the American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section.
Youth Wrestling Returns to the North Shore