MWRD’s Mainstream Pumping Station offers unique environment for steep rescue.
Wilmette homes sales were steady in July
Preventing or treating vision loss is vital for the long term health and quality of life for seniors.
Brazilian students and treatment plant operators recently toured the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant in Des Plaines.
There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.
The ripples from the European debt crisis have been felt even in America.
The MWRD is hosting a vendor outreach fair on Wed. Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Univ. of Chicago Booth School of Business, Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago.
Now playing at the Wilmette Theater is the 2012 dramatic comedy Moonrise Kingdom starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Bill Murray.
GreatNonprofits.org released its first ever list of top-rated charities near Wilmette-Kenilworth, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.
Reclusive songstress Fiona Apple returns from a seven-year hiatus in fine form.
Investing in bonds is a good way for investors both new and experienced to create and maintain a portfolio.
A visit to a Chicago or Cook County park on Sept. 29 can benefit families and nature as Chicago Wilderness is hosting a “Day of Service.”
A spotlight on three of New Trier's stud abroad trips.
Five of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District treatment facilities have achieved perfect scores on annual reports to earn the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ highest honor.
We’ve all heard about Olympic athletes who visualize their performance before they compete to improve performance. The good news is we can all do this!
We attended a conference where elite military personnel shared battle-tested processes for flawless execution including a Debrief, done by the Blue Angels after every flight to improve performance.
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MWRD is dedicated to land preservation and surveyed 25 properties along waterways, near treatment plants, in reservoirs and aeration stations to develop a comprehensive biological survey.
A spotlight on three summer abroad trips and students' reactions.
Local government and homeowners have struggled to determine what makes more economic sense: cut down ash trees infected with emerald ash borer; or, treat them.
GOP error is opportunity to think about critical thinking.
Curious to see how property values fared in your North Shore Community, since the height of the housing market back in 2006?
The MWRD Biosolids program manager Dan Collins traveled to Vancouver, Canada, to provide practical advice and to share his experience in developing an award-winning biosolids program.
Relieve your family of the burden of guessing what you'd want done at a very difficult time.
The state of health in our society is alarming. Everybody deserves to be healthy, but why are so many in poor health? The one question I ask: Without your health, what do you have?
Sally Bosacoma from CIO Landing IT shares answers to frequently asked questions small business owners have about Cloud Computing that came from their recent Cloud Computing Webinar.
Chicago Academic Tutoring & Test Prep presents the 27 most important things to think about in the college admission process. The countdown actually begins freshmen year.
Do breastfeeding infant/toddlers need additional water on hot summer days?
The North Shore real estate market saw sales increase by 15% in the first half of 2012.
Real social change in the US is coming about by people who give $200 or less a year to a charity.
"not a Disney musical, it doesn't have a happy ending but it is about life and the hardships and the entire preview audience was transfixed" said producer, Phillip Markle.
Can love survive in a world where death is just the beginning and demons are hunting your true soul mate? Find out in Linda Lamberson's new novel, Peace of Mind: Book Two of the Evie Sanders Series.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is reminding residents how they can prepare for storms to prevent or minimize basement flooding and sewer backups.
Unfortunately it doesn't take long before family members realize that it is more than they can handle.
Christensen's Coolest Cases seeks to celebrate the lives of pets that have overcome serious illness or injury and have reached positive, complete recoveries.
Fans of hair metal, grunge, and punk will find something to like in this up-and-coming Canadian duo.
Are you caring for an aging parent or relative with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias? Free family caregiver workshops coming in August.
Local nonprofit leader makes Techweek 100 list
Though Cloud Computing has been all the hype the past year or so, many small business owners still aren't quite sure what it is and how it can help their business. Download Free Cloud Report.