“Neglected Chicago community now getting much needed attention,” Examiner
Topic:  Millennium Reserve to become a reality.
http://www.examiner.com/city-hall-in-chicago/neglected-chicago-community-now-getting-much-needed-attention

“River in reverse,” Chicago Tribune
Topic:  Reversal of the Chicago River
http://www.chicagotribune.com/site/newspaper/news/ct-per-flash-riverreversal-0101-20120102,0,2540796.story

“January 2, 1900: Reversing the Chicago River,” WBEZ 91.5 (blog)  
Topic:  Reversal of the Chicago River
http://www.wbez.org/blog/john-r-schmidt/2012-01-02/january-2-1900-reversing-chicago-river-95172

“Clever apes: Top 5 Chicago science stories of 2011,” Salon.com (blog) 
Topic:  Millennium Reserve
http://www.salon.com/2011/12/31/the_bold_urban_future_starts_now/singleton/

“New photo book documents reversing flow of Chicago River,” Chicago Sun-Times
Topic:  The Lost Panoramas publication
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/9819222-418/new-photo-book-documents-reversing-flow-of-chicago-river.html

“Wheeling moving ahead with massive Heritage Park renovations,” Daily Herald
Topic:  Heritage Park flood control facility
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120110/news/701109795/

“Reversal & fortune – A fateful anniversary,” Huffington Post
Topic: Commissioner Shore’s write-up on the anniversary of the Chicago River reversal
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/debra-shore/chicago-river-reversal_b_1209270.html

“Palatine to evaluate Margreth Reimer Reservoir,” Palatine Patch
Topic:  Palatine exploring modifications to MWRD reservoir
http://palatine.patch.com/articles/palatine-to-evaluate-margreth-reimer-reservoir

“Chicagoland Jewish High School hosts tree celebration in Deerfield,” Lincolnshire Review
Topic:  MWRD booth at Sunday’s event
http://lincolnshire.suntimes.com/news/10471651-418/chicagoland-jewish-high-school-hosts-tree-celebration-in-deerfield.html

“Disinfecting the River,” WTTW’s Chicago Tonight
Topic: MWRD exploring disinfection methods
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2012/02/07/disinfecting-river

“Editorial staff tours Chicago’s Mainstream Pumping Station,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: Highlights from touring Mainstream, McCook, LASMA
http://www.wwdmag.com/editorialtopical/editorial-staff-tours-chicago%E2%80%99s-mainstream-pumping-station

“MSD and sustainable infrastructure,” St. Louis Beacon
Topic: Consent decrees, CSOs and infrastructure
http://www.stlbeacon.org/voices/in-the-news/115927-msd-and-sustainable-infrastructure

“MWRD approves green infrastructure for stormwater management,” CMAP Illinois
Topic: The MWRD has established new guidelines for implementing its Sewer Permit Ordinance (SPO) to allow the use of green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff
http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/policy-updates/-/blogs/346698

“Michael Baker Corporation selected by MWRD for stream bank stabilization projects,” 4-Traders
Topic:  Michael Baker Corporation has been chosen by the MWRD to prepare final design plans, specifications and permits for stream bank stabilization projects
http://www.4-traders.com/MICHAEL-BAKER-CORPORATION-15095/news/MICHAEL-BAKER-CORPORATION-Baker-Selected-by-Metropolitan-Water-Reclamation-District-of-Greater-Chica-14011826/
Business Wire http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120208006184/en/Baker-Selected-Metropolitan-Water-Reclamation-District-Greater
The Street http://www.thestreet.com/story/11408575/1/baker-selected-by-metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-of-greater-chicago-for-stream-bank-stabilization-projects.html
Market Watch http://www.marketwatch.com/story/baker-selected-by-metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-of-greater-chicago-for-stream-bank-stabilization-projects-2012-02-08

“Joliet joins DuPage River watershed group,” Trib Local Joliet
Topic: Joliet has joined the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition, a group of communities working to improve the river’s water quality.
http://triblocal.com/joliet/2012/02/09/joliet-joins-dupage-river-watershed-group/

“UIC students looking at Winnetka’s stormwater runoff issues,” Winnetka Talk
Topic: Winnetka partnering with UIC students and the MWRD to review green methods of storing and recycling runoff
http://winnetka.suntimes.com/news/10567842-418/uic-students-looking-at-winnetkas-stormwater-runnoff-issues.html

“Engineer to be hired to look over Palatine Reservoir,” Journal & Topics Online
Topic:  Margreth Reimer Reservoir
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/palatine/article_0596c5e4-5987-11e1-88aa-001a4bcf6878.html

“Metropolitan Water Reclamation District reduces 2011 tax levy,” My Suburban Life: Lyons
Topic:  MWRD reduces tax levy
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/lyons/newsnow/x565041978/Metropolitan-Water-Reclamation-District-reduces-2011-tax-levy

“MWRD says Cook County homeowners to see reduction in 2011 taxes,” The Mark News Online
Topic:  MWRD reduces tax levy
http://www.themarknewsonline.info/component/content/article/3945-mwrd-says-cook-county-homeowners-to-see-reduction-in-2011-taxes.html

“Chicago water treatment plants explore disinfection methods,” Medill Reports
Topic:  MWRD explores disinfection methods
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=200817

“MWRD on financial reporting award streak,” Copy Line News Magazine
Topic: MWRD’s recent GFOA awards
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/02/22/mwrd-on-financial-reporting-award-streak/

“Officials, experts discuss Great Lakes conservation at symposium,” Examiner.com
Topic: Commissioner Shore, public officeholders, experts speak at Great Lakes symposium
http://www.examiner.com/environmental-policy-in-chicago/protecting-the-great-lakes-forum-held

“Voluntary energy curtailment program nets Metropolitan Water Reclamation District $1.6 million rebate,” Copy Line News Magazine
Topic: Private sector business model help reduce demand, deliver revenue
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/02/24/voluntary-energy-curtailment-program-nets-metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-1-6-million-rebate/

“U.S. Supreme Court turns away push to act against Asian carp,” Chicago Tribune
Topic: MWRD statement cited in separation debate
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-asian-carp-supreme-court-20120228,0,4890020.story

“Supreme Court won’t hear Midwestern states’ pleas to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes,” Miami Herald
Topic: MWRD statement cited in separation debate
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/27/2664928/supreme-court-wont-hear-midwestern.html

“High court again stays out of big fish dispute,” CNN U.S.
Topic:  Supreme Court turns aside request for intervention
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/us/scotus-asian-carp/

“Top court opts out of Asian carp fracas,” Medill Reports
Topic: U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear carp case
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=201435  

“No tax hike needed to clean up Chicago River, water agency says,” Chicago Tribune
Topic: Cost of MWRD disinfection methods
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-met-chicago-river-cleanup-20120302,0,1754632.story

“Chicago water treatment plants unveil disinfection plans,” Medill Reports
Topic: MWRD decision on disinfection methods
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=201921

“MWRD selects way to clean up sewage plant outflow,” Evanston Now
Topic: MWRD decision on disinfection methods
http://www.evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/2012-03-01/48244/mwrd-selects-way-to-clean-up-sewage-plant-outflow

“MWRD sponsoring biosolids reuse competition,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: MWRD accepting biosolids reuse competition applications until 3/30/12
http://www.wwdmag.com/coatings-corrosion-resistant/mwrd-sponsoring-biosolids-reuse-competition

“MWRD selects disinfection technologies for the Calumet and North Side Water Reclamation Plants,” Water Online
Topic:  MWRD press release reprinted
http://www.wateronline.com/article.mvc/MWRD-Selects-Disinfection-Technologies-For-0001

“MWRD selects disinfection technologies for the Calumet and North Side Water Reclamation Plants,” Copy Line News Magazine
Topic:  Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/03/06/mwrd-selects-disinfection-technologies-for-the-calumet-and-north-side-water-reclamation-plants/

“Coming clean: Swimmable Chicago River to become reality,” Medill Reports Chicago
Topic: Environmentally conscious Chicagoans praise MWRD’s disinfection plans
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=203321

“MWRD recognizes National Groundwater Awareness Week March 11 through 17,” Copy Line News Magazine
Topic: Reprint of MWRD News Release
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/03/13/mwrd-recognizes-national-groundwater-awareness-week-march-11-through-17/

“Chicago World Water Day Symposium to be held on March 22,” Alliance for Water Efficiency
Topic: Richard Lanyon, keynote speaker
http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/bta-symposium.aspx

“In the news: A swimmable Chicago River on the way?” Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Topic: Praise for disinfecting effluent at North Side and Calumet (plus link to original Medill story)
http://lakesideviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/in-news-swimmable-chicago-river-on-way.html

“Can cultural resources help spur a different future for the Chicago River?” WBEZ 91.5 FM
Topic: Past and future of the river
http://www.wbez.org/blog/alison-cuddy/2012-03-21/can-cultural-resources-help-spur-different-future-chicago-river-97515

“MWRD CHEERS National Win,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.wwdmag.com/wastewater/mwrd-cheers-national-win

“Niles residents absorb information about flood-relief program, projects,” Niles Herald-Spectator
Topic: Niles Stormwater Commission Open House
http://niles.suntimes.com/news/11496964-418/niles-residents-absorb-information-about-flood-relief-program-projects.html

“Aptakisic Creek Tree Removal ‘is Beneficial,’” Buffalo Grove Patch
Topic:  MWRD to attend April 25 public meeting re: Buffalo Creek Clean Water Partnership
http://buffalogrove.patch.com/articles/aptakisic-creek-tree-removal-is-beneficial

“The Top 10 Biggest Wastewater Treatment Plants,” Engineering News-Record
Topic: Stickney listed as the largest plant (capacity per day) in the world
http://enr.construction.com/infrastructure/water_dams/2012/0328-Top10WastewaterTreatmentPlants.asp  

“Can Chicago Handle the Coming Rains?” Scientific American
Topic: Climate change and existing infrastructure
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=can-chicago-handle-the-coming-rains

“Seventh-grade scientists from Park Ridge school experiment with success,” Park Ridge Herald-Advocate
Topic: Science Fair participant earns MWRD award
http://parkridge.suntimes.com/news/11752050-418/seventh-grade-scientists-fro-park-ridge-school-experiment-with-success.html

“Illinois pension reform,” WTTW Chicago Tonight
Topic: David St. Pierre discussing pension reform
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2012/04/09/illinois-pension-reform

“Expired medications being collected,” Elm Leaves
Topic: MWRD joins US DEA for national “Take-Back” day, April 28
http://elmwoodpark.suntimes.com/lifestyles/11758398-423/april-28-dispose-of-unwanted-medicine-safely.html

“Expired medications being collected,” Oak Leaves
Topic: MWRD joins US DEA for national “Take-Back” day, April 28
http://oakpark.suntimes.com/lifestyles/11758398-423/april-28-dispose-of-unwanted-medicine-safely.html

“MWRD’s central boiler facility receives top honors from American Public Works Association,” CopyLine News Magazine
Topic: Reprint of MWRD news release
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/04/10/mwrd%E2%80%99s-central-boiler-facility-receives-top-honors-from-american-public-works-association/

“New River Forest sewer line could reduce flooding,” Journal of Oak Park and River Forest
Topic: River Forest village board considers options to reduce flooding
http://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/04-10-2012/New_River_Forest_sewer_line_could_reduce_flooding

“NBP bronze-level recognition introduced at biosolids management workshop,” Water Online Magazine
Topic: MWRD’s Dan Collins speaks at National Biosolids Partnership national training
http://www.wateronline.com/article.mvc/NBP-Bronze-Level-Recognition-Introduced-At-0001

 “Governor Quinn announces capital funding to disinfect Chicago River,” IGNN: Governor’s Press Release
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=1&RecNum=10164

“Quinn pledges $10 million for Chicago River cleanup,” Chicago Tribune
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-pledges-10-million-for-chicago-river-cleanup-20120412,0,7840344.story

“State giving $10 million to disinfect Chicago River sewage,” Crain’s Chicago Business Blog
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120412/BLOGS02/120419923/state-giving-10-million-to-disinfect-chicago-river-sewage

“Quinn gives $10 million to clean Chicago River – will he dive in?” Chicago Sun-Times
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/11866854-418/quinn-gives-10-millions-to-clean-up-chicago-river-will-he-dive-in.html

“Editorial: Good news about the river flows our way,” Chicago Sun-Times
Topic:  State grant for disinfection
http://www.suntimes.com/opinions/11859475-474/editorial-good-news-about-the-river-flows-our-way.html

“Take a dip in the Chicago River – in 2016,” Medill Reports
Topic:  Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=204128

“$10 million grant to clean up Chicago River,” Fox Chicago News
Topic:  Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/chicago-river-grant-money-millions-disinfect-healthy-swimming-kayaking-emanuel-quinn-water-pollution-20120412

“Officials commit $10M to clean up Chicago River,” NBC 5 Chicago
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/green/chicago-river-cleanup-metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-147268145.html

“Chicago River to get water quality upgrade,” ABC 7 News
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8618879

“Officials say $10M to help improve Chicago River,” Northwest Herald
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.nwherald.com/2012/04/12/officials-say-10m-to-help-improve-chicago-river/aq7q8qj/

“Officials say $10M to help improve Chicago River,” Bloomberg Businessweek
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-04/D9U3JLIG0.htm

“Governor Quinn announces capital funding to disinfect the Chicago River,” ENews Park Forest
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-local/32566-governor-quinn-announces-capital-funding-to-disinfect-the-chicago-river.html

“Mayor Emanuel and Governor Quinn announce plans to disinfect the Chicago River,” Examiner
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.examiner.com/city-hall-in-chicago/mayor-emanuel

“State commits $10 million to help improve Chicago River,” Star Courier
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.starcourier.com/newsnow/x876164955/State-commits-10-million-to-help-improve-Chicago-River

“Quinn announces $10M to help disinfect Chicago River,” State Journal-Register
Topic: Illinois’ capital fund will cover half the design costs for disinfection
http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x876164891/Quinn-announces-10M-to-help-disinfect-Chicago-River

“Melas Park lease extended to 2051,” Journal Online
Topic: Renewed lease with Village of Mt. Prospect
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_cbab5c2c-8579-11e1-ba07-0019bb30f31a.html

“Capital funding to disinfect the Chicago River,” Hispanically Speaking News
Topic: $10 million to support disinfection design/engineering
http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/has-oido/details/capital-funding-to-disinfect-the-chicago-river/15184/

“State funds to clean Chicago River,” River Bender
Topic: $10 million to support disinfection design/engineering
http://www.riverbender.com/news/details.cfm?id=28262

“State contributes $10 million for Chicago River disinfection,” Sierra Club
Topic: Last week’s press conference
http://sierraclubillinois.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/state-contributes-10-million-for-chicago-river-disinfection/

“Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Gompers Fine Art Option students paint rain barrels to celebrate Earth Month,” Copy Line Magazine
Topic: Reprint of MWRD news release
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/04/17/metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-gompers-fine-art-option-students-paint-rain-barrels-to-celebrate-earth-month/

“Rain barrels draw attention to water collection during Earth Week,” Copy Line Magazine
Topic: Reprint of MWRD news release
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/04/18/rain-barrels-draw-attention-to-water-collection-during-earth-week/

“Chicago area celebrates Earth Day,” CBS Chicago
Topic: Commissioner Shore participates in Deer Grove clean-up of invasive trees and plants
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/04/21/chicago-area-celebrates-earth-day/

“Chicago River Month,” Time Out Chicago
Topic: Stickney Tours part of Friends of the Chicago River festivities
http://timeoutchicago.com/things-to-do/this-week-in-chicago/15265391/chicago-river-month

“Illinois moves forward on mandate to clean waterways,” Progress Illinois
Topic: $10 million in state funding
http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2012/04/18/illinois-moves-forward-mandate-clean-waterways

 “MWRD among first public utilities in country to incorporate QR coding technology to improve customer service,” Copy Line News Magazine
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.copylinemagazine.com/news/2012/04/24/mwrd-among-first-public-utilities-in-country-to-incorporate-qr-coding-technology-to-improve-customer-service/

“Prescription drug take back event on April 28,” My Suburban Life: Countryside
Topic: MWRD joining US DEA in collecting unwanted meds
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/countryside/newsnow/x787574085/Prescription-drug-take-back-event-on-April-28  

“Cullerton makes big pension move in Springfield,” Crain’s Chicago Business
Topic: MWRD pension reform, Commissioner Shore cited
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120502/BLOGS02/120509939

“Detail $30 million flood control projects,” Journal & Topics Online
Topic: Niles trustees review stormwater relief recommendations; additional relief expected from MWRD projects
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_abc077b2-9488-11e1-a66f-0019bb30f31a.html

“Around town (Central) for May 6, 2012,” Southtown Star
Topic: Commissioner Spyropoulos speaking May 8 at St. Damian Men’s Club
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/neighborhoodstar/tinleypark/12265208-521/around-town-for-may-6.html

“No-Dig Poland a success,” Trenchless Technology Online
Topic: Conference paper presented on technology used by the MWRD
http://www.trenchlessonline.com/index/webapp-stories-action/id.2177/title.no-dig-poland-a-success

“Legislative leaders take different approaches to possible pension model,” Galesburg Register-Mail
Topic:  MWRD pension plan may serve as a model for others
http://www.galesburg.com/news/news_state/x43405926/Legislative-leaders-take-different-approaches-to-possible-pension-model

“Geothermal heat pumps reduce energy,” CE News
Topic: UIC engineers to test new sewerthermal pump at Kirie WRP
http://www.cenews.com/print-news-geothermal_heat_pumps_reduce_e-1313.html

“MWRD working to protect quality of Illinois lake,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: MWRD press release regarding Peregrine Lake
http://www.wwdmag.com/test-kits/mwrd-working-protect-quality-illinois-lake

“Speaker downplays differences with Senate President over pensions,” WUIS News
Topic: Madigan praised MWRD pension legislation, Cullerton initially tried to modify
http://wuisnews.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/speaker-downplays-differences-with-senate-president-over-pensions/

“MWRD selling rain barrels to Cook County residents,” Daily Herald
Topic: 2012 rain barrel program
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120508/submitted/705089698/

“Westside NAACP honors seven in 2012 Freedom Fund banquet,” Examiner.com
Topic:  Commissioner McGowan attends Westside NAACP banquet
http://www.examiner.com/article/westside-naacp-honors-seven-2012-freedom-fund-banquet

“Winnetka’s Elder Lane Beach may see fewer closures this year,” Glencoe News
Topic:  Storm sewer repairs may make for safer swimming
http://glencoe.suntimes.com/news/12526672-418/winnetkas-elder-lane-beach-may-see-fewer-closures-this-year.html

“Water reclamation district steps up efforts to rid Palatine’s Peregrine Lake of algae,” Daily Herald
Topic: MWRD’s work at Peregrine Lake
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120516/news/705169603/

“Waterways study wins recognition for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District,” WaterWorld
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.waterworld.com/index/display/article-display/1096259376/articles/waterworld/environmental0/water-quality/2012/05/Waterways-study-wins-recognition.html

“Metropolitan Water Reclamation District receives top research award,” Sustainable Chicago
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.sustainable-chicago.com/2012/05/17/metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-receives-top-research-award/

“MWRD staff to help Shedd Aquarium with 12^th Street Beach cleanup,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.wwdmag.com/groundwater/mwrd-staff-help-shedd-aquarium-12th-street-beach-cleanup

“Thornton Twp. and SSC host job fair Tuesday,” Northwest Indiana Times
Topic: MWRD to participate in job fair
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/south-holland/thornton-twp-and-ssc-host-job-fair-tuesday/article_e47bf60a-ee36-5532-a339-f679fe7632e7.html

“Chicago River comes off endangered river list,” Blog: Great Lakes Echo
Topic: MWRD implements disinfection
http://greatlakesecho.org/2012/05/22/chicago-river-comes-off-endangered-river-list-but-ohios-grand-river-replaces-it/

“VIDEO: The Chicago River: Change of course?” NYU Science Line
Topic: Work to be done on the Chicago River
http://scienceline.org/2012/05/video-the-chicago-river-change-of-course/

“One for the road: Chicago’s Deep Tunnel opened 27 years ago,” Chicagoist
Topic: Commemorating Deep Tunnel’s opening in 1985
http://chicagoist.com/2012/05/24/one_for_the_road_the_deep_tunnel_pr.php

“MWRD works behind the scenes during NATO Summit; Credits Chicago Police Dept. for keeping the peace,” Water Online
Topic: Reprint of MWRD news release
http://www.wateronline.com/doc.mvc/mwrd-works-behind-the-scenes-during-nato-summit-credits-chicago-police-dept-for-keeping-the-peace-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 

“Shamrock Kids Earth event,” Irish American Heritage News
Topic: MWRD donates rain barrels and will participate in Irish American Heritage Earth Month event
http://irish-american.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=417&Itemid=100451

“Flood control project, park renovation starts in Wheeling,” Daily Herald
Topic: Heritage Park groundbreaking ceremony
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120605/news/706059971/photos/

“49 million gallon flood project set to begin,” Journal & Topics Online
Topic: Announcement of Heritage Park groundbreaking ceremony
http://m.journal-topics.com/mobile/news/article_19bd6440-ab64-11e1-951c-0019bb30f31a.html

“MWRD receives ‘Outstanding Program’ award,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: MWRD honored by Federation of Women Contractors for Affirmative Action program
http://www.wwdmag.com/accessories/mwrd-receives-outstanding-program-award

“Heat pump systems use wastewater to lower HVAC costs,” WaterWorld
Topic: Philadelphia and Chicago testing effectiveness of wastewater as heat source
http://www.waterworld.com/index/display/article-display/3989942029/articles/waterworld/volume-28/issue-6/editorial-features/heat-pump-systems-use-wastewater-to-lower-hvac-costs.html

“Sewerthermal heating & cooling system unveiled,” Skokie Net
Topic: Kirie’s new heating and cooling system
http://www.skokienet.org/node/34971

“Ceremony held to mark start of flood control facility in Wheeling,” Trib Local: Wheeling
Topic: Margreth Reimer Reservoir
http://triblocal.com/wheeling/2012/06/05/ceremony-held-to-mark-start-of-flood-control-facility-in-wheeling/

“Field of dreams: Skokie Sports Park expansion advances,” Skokie Review
Topic: Expansion of Skokie Sports Park
http://skokie.suntimes.com/news/12970086-418/field-of-dreams-skokie-sports-park-expansion-moves-forward.html

“2-Year park overhaul begins,” Journal & Topics
Topic: Heritage Park ground breaking ceremony
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_7ba4a71e-b013-11e1-88aa-0019bb30f31a.html

“Hartstein, Stone back reform, water causes,” Journal & Topics
Topic: MWRD will be among the groups participating in Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team’s first Green Fair to improve sustainable living on June 24 from 8 a.m. to noon.
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_fc3f51ca-b01e-11e1-8436-0019bb30f31a.html

“Go Green at the Buffalo Grove Green Fair June 24,” Buffalo Grove Patch
Topic: MWRD to participate in Buffalo Grove’s first green fair
http://buffalogrove.patch.com/articles/go-green-at-the-buffalo-grove-green-fair-sunday-june-24#comment_3573887

“MWRD launched green infrastructure,” Irish American News
Topic: MWRD rain barrel program
http://www.iannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3325:mwrd-launched-green-infrastructure&catid=86:regional-news&Itemid=50&el_mcal_month=3&el_mcal_year=2012

“Chicago: A look back at June 11, 1952,” Connecting the Windy City
Topic: Reprint of 1952 news story, Lake Michigan diversion increased to 3500 feet per second
http://www.connectingthewindycity.com/2012/06/chicago-look-back-at-june-11-1952.html

“MWRD appoints first female director of engineering,” Water and Wastes Digest
Topic: MWRD press release reposted
http://www.wwdmag.com/workforce/mwrd-appoints-first-female-director-engineering

“IIT alumna named first female Director of Engineering at Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District,” IIT Today
Topic: Repost of MWRD article announcing new MWRD Director of Engineering
http://www.iit.edu/news/iittoday/?p=4999
 
“MWRD Retirement Fund,” Civic Federation blog
Topic: Provides background information on the funding status of the MWRD’s Retirement Fund and a description of significant reforms to the funding of the pension plan that were approved by the Illinois General Assembly on May 31, 2012
http://www.civicfed.org/civic-federation/blog/mwrd-retirement-fund

“Green Fair to be Held Sunday,” Buffalo Grove Patch
Topic: MWRD to exhibit at fair, raffle rain barrel
http://buffalogrove.patch.com/articles/green-fair-to-be-held-sunday

“Pastor ‘exorcises’ pollution, blesses waters of Cal-Sag Channel,” Northwest Indiana Times
Topic: Cal Sag waters blessed; Commissioner Avila quoted
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/pastor-exorcises-pollution-blesses-waters-of-cal-sag-channel/article_e2ec1e1a-b13e-5127-a31a-6c44207f3930.html

“Shore: Don’t take a shower if it’s going to rain,” Evanston Now
Topic: MWRD press release on conserving water before and during a storm
http://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/2012-07-03/50625/shore-dont-take-a-shower-if-its-going-to-rain

“Benefits of biosolids: How water utilities are turning waste into resource,” Water World
Topic: MWRD is the single largest producer of Biosolids in the U.S.; almost all beneficially reused through land application
http://www.waterworld.com/articles/print/volume-28/issue-7/editorial-features/benefits-of-biosolids-how-water-utilities-are-turning-waste-into-resource.html

“Water reclamation pension peace could be blueprint for state,” Chicago Tribune
Topic: MWRD approach hailed as a model by both Democrats and Republicans
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-pension-reform-water-district-20120708,0,378156.story?dssReturn

“Pumping station work continues in Wilmette,” Wilmette Life
Topic: MWRD’s work on Wilmette Pumping Station continues
http://wilmette.suntimes.com/news/13689999-418/pumping-station-work-continues-in-wilmette.html

“New law helps minority, women-owned businesses in Cook County,” Northwest Indiana Times
Topic: Forest Preserve District to now consider WBE/MBE status when awarding contracts, which is in line with Cook County, City of Chicago, MWRD and other local government agencies
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/chicago/new-law-helps-minority-women-owned-businesses-in-cook-county/article_5378cdf4-6ccb-5dc7-a62b-0ac965f31759.html

“MWRD to staff booth at DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts Festival,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: MWRD press release
http://www.wwdmag.com/events-conferences-expos/mwrd-staff-booth-dusable-museum-arts-crafts-festival

“MWRD Biosolids Manager Dan Collins provides insight to Vancouver, BC, Canada sewage agency,” Patch
Topic: MWRD press release posts in various community blogs
http://oakpark.patch.com/users/allison-fore/blog_posts
 
“The empire of locked roots,” Huffington Post
Topic: Commissioner Shore on the importance of native plants
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/debra-shore/the-empire-of-locked-root_b_1687766.html

“Bonds would help pay for flooding relief,” Elm Leaves
Topic: MWRD commits $5.2 million for Elmwood Park’s Water Mitigation Plan
http://elmwoodpark.suntimes.com/news/13957997-418/bonds-would-help-pay-for-flooding-relief.html
 
“Stormwater improvement plan well into second year,” Glenview Announcements
Topic: MWRD studying plans to lower West Fork of Chicago River’s North Branch
http://glenview.suntimes.com/news/13852516-418/stormwater-improvement-plan-well-into-second-year.html

“MWRD collects debris during monthly Adopt-A-Beach,” Storm Water Solutions
Topic: Reprinted MWRD press release
http://www.estormwater.com/mwrd-collects-debris-during-monthly-adopt-beach

“Quinn signs pension deal for water reclamation workers,” Chicago Tribune
Topic: MWRD employees to increase their pension contributions
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-quinn-pensions-0805-20120804,0,5918844.story

“Slice of life: Chicago River barrier,” Chicago Architecture Blog
Topic: River reversal, Centennial Fountain, Deep Tunnel, rain barrels
http://blog.chicagoarchitecture.info/2012/08/03/slice-of-life-chicago-river-barrier/

“MWRD treatment facilities receive perfect scores from NACWA,” Water and Wastes Digest
Topic: Five of seven MWRD WRPs received highest NACWA honor, Platinum Peak Performance Award
http://www.wwdmag.com/contaminants/mwrd-treatment-facilities-receive-perfect-scores-nacwa

“Chicago River friendly float with Leinenkugel’s Brewery photo essay,” Traveling Ted TV
Topic: Leinenkugel’s Second Annual Friendly Float to raise awareness for Chicago River clean up
http://www.travelingted.tv/2012/08/06/chicago-river-friendly-float-with-leinenkugels-brewery-photo-essay/

“Water Reclamation pension deal,” WTTW 11
Topic: MWRD pension reform could be model for other state pensions; David St. Pierre on “Chicago Tonight”
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/tags/david-st-pierre

“Rubber ducks take over Chicago River for derby,” Chicago Sun-Times
Topic: MWRD boats featured in photo gallery
http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=14377551

“Synthetic turf coming to Melas Park fields,” Daily Herald
Topic: Melas Park, MWRD land, to receive synthetic field turf for a safer playing surface while reducing rainouts
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120813/news/708139748/  

“Rain check: Regional solutions to stormwater management,” WBEZ 91.5 FM
Topic: Executive Director David St. Pierre speaking September 13 at MPC and Openlands roundtable discussion on stormwater management solutions
http://www.wbez.org/rain-check-regional-solutions-stormwater-management-101648

“Boater rescues man in Chicago River,” CBS 2 Local
Topic: MWRD boat pictured in rescue efforts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/08/15/boater-rescues-man-in-chicago-river/

“COS/ENSBC Calumet Water Reclamation Plant trip results (8-19-12),” Illinois Birders Exchanging Thoughts (IBET)
Topic: 43 species of birds spotted yesterday at Calumet Solids Management Area by the Chicago Ornithological Society and Evanston North Shore Bird Club
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ILbirds/message/56647
 
“Brazilian students tour Kirie Water Reclamation Plant,” Lawndale News
Topic: Reposting of MWRD press release
http://www.lawndalenews.com/2012/08/brazilian-students-tour-kirie-water-reclamation-plant/

“Firefighters Practice Maneuvers at MWRD Facility; Mainstream Pumping Station offers unique environment,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: Reprint of MWRD photo release
http://www.wwdmag.com/firefighters-practice-maneuvers-mwrd-facility

“Park clips,” The Reporter Online
Topic: Former MWRD Director Richard Lanyon will be discussing his latest publication “Building the Canal to Save Chicago” at the Worth Park District at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26.
http://www.thereporteronline.net/atf.php?sid=30401  

“MWRD Exec. Director St. Pierre to speak at AWMA Lake Michigan States Section,” Air & Waste Management Association
Topic: MWRD Exec. Director St. Pierre scheduled to speak Oct. 3 at the Union League Club
http://lmawma.org/html/MWRD2012.pdf
 
“Small Businesses, Minority and Women Business Enterprises learn about contract opportunities during MWRD event,” Homewood-Flossmoor Patch
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://homewood-flossmoor.patch.com/blog_posts/small-businesses-minority-and-women-business-enterprises-learn-about-contract-opportunities-during-mwrd-event-bc5c9ac5
 
“Free delivery of rain barrels in Cook County,” Oak Park Leaves
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://oakpark.suntimes.com/news/community/14856369-418/free-delivery-of-rain-barrels-in-cook-county.html

“Students and Young Professionals mega-tour,” Illinois Water Environment Association E-News
Topic: Students and Young Professionals are invited to follow water backwards through the MWRD's Calumet Water Reclamation Plant to Chicago’s Jardine Water Purification Plant on Sept. 14.
http://isawwa.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=248176

“Wastewater Biology and Process Control Seminar,” Illinois Water Environment Association E-News
Topic: The Laboratory Committee is presenting a Wastewater Biology and Process Control Seminar on Wednesday, October 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the John Egan Treatment Plant. The seminar speaker is Auralene Toni Glymph, MWRD Senior Environmental Microbiologist.
http://iweasite.org/Conferences/LabtySeminar.html

“Solar Energy System Feasibility Study – Calumet Water Reclamation Plant,” Woolpert
Topic: Woolpert performed a feasibility study of an alternative energy source that would reduce the MWRD’s reliance on conventional grid-supplied power through the installation of photovoltaic solar arrays.
http://www.woolpert.com/solar-energy-system-feasibility-study-%E2%80%93-calumet-water-reclamation-plant

“Local Hero Receives Honor for Bravery,” Lawndale News
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.lawndalenews.com/2012/09/local-hero-receives-honor-for-bravery/

“Asian carp invasion,” WBEZ 91.5 FM
Topic: Discussion of Asian Carp and watershed separation, including a favorable description of the MWRD's work to improve water quality (at about 19 minute mark) by Kimberly Rice of Friends of The Chicago River
http://soundcloud.com/wbez/asian-carp-invasion

“Students and Young Professionals Mega Tour,” Illinois Water Environment Association E-News
Topic: 37 Students and Young Professionals will follow water backwards through the MWRD's Calumet Water Reclamation Plant to Chicago's Jardine Water Purification Plant on Sept. 14.
http://isawwa.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=248176

“Wastewater Biology and Process Control Seminar,” Illinois Water Environment Association E-News
Topic: MWRD Senior Environmental Microbiologist. Auralene Toni Glymph will lead a discussion regarding wastewater biology and process control on Wednesday, October 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the John E. Egan Treatment Plant.
http://iweasite.org/Conferences/LabtySeminar.html

“Sewerthermal Activity,” Sustainable Chicago
Topic: Kirie’s sewerthermal system
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=2487&l=1

“Reversing Course: Fixing the Chicago River,” Sustainable Chicago
Topic: Efforts to improve the Chicago River
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=2487&l=1

“Assessing Water Quality on the Chicago River’s North Branch at West River Park,” Roosevelt University
Topic: Roosevelt University’s Sustainability Studies class assesses water quality on the North Branch of the Chicago River
http://sites.roosevelt.edu/mbryson/2012/09/18/assessing-water-quality-on-the-chicago-rivers-north-branch-at-west-river-park/

“Question answered: What’s at the bottom of the Chicago River?” WBEZ 91.5 FM
Topic: Dr. Granato quoted; MWRD participation in National Drug Take Back Day promoted
http://www.wbez.org/series/curious-city/question-answered-what%E2%80%99s-bottom-chicago-river-102651 

“Water district staff give back to community, help promote literacy,” Waterworld
Topic: MWRD press release reprint
http://www.waterworld.com/articles/2012/10/water-district-staff-give-back.html

“Executive Director David St. Pierre speaks at Union League Club gathering,” Air & Waste Management Assoc. Newsletter
Topic: Executive Director David St. Pierre speaks at gathering of Air & Waste Management Assoc. meeting
http://lmawma.org/html/newsletters/LMAWMA%20Oct%202012%20Newsletter.pdf

“City failing to address exploding pension problem, watchdog says,” CBS 2
Topic: Lawrence Msall, president of the Civic Federation, says Chicago aldermen could look at the example of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to solve their pension problems.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/10/05/city-failing-to-address-exploding-pension-problem-watchdog-says/

“Pilsen home to ‘America’s Greenest Street,’” WGN TV
Topic: Commissioner Shore is interviewed during Pilsen neighborhood green streetscapes ribbon cutting event, a project in which the MWRD has partnered since 2008.
http://www.wgntv.com/news/wgntv-americas-greenest-street-chicagos-pilsen-neighborhood-gets-environmental-honor-20121009,0,1840312.story

“MWRD collects 250 pounds of medication,” Norridge-Harwood Heights News
Topic: Summarizes MWRD’s medication collection efforts during the US DEA’s national take-back day
http://norridge.suntimes.com/news/community/15659761-418/mwrd-collects-250-pounds-of-medication.html

“Over 17,000 seek the latest in water science and technology at WEFTEC 2012,” Water Online
Topic: Exec. Director David St. Pierre was among the panelists during the recent WEFTEC conference.
http://www.wateronline.com/doc.mvc/over-seek-the-latest-in-water-science-and-technology-at-weftec-0001

“MWRD staff help improve CPS students’ reading skills,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release regarding staff reading to Chicago Public School students.
http://www.wwdmag.com/editorialtopical/mwrd-staff-help-improve-cps-students%E2%80%99-reading-skills
 
“Seizing the rain in Blue Island,” Chicagoland H20 blog
Topic: Link provided to MWRD’s rain barrel sales program
http://blog.chicagolandh2o.org/2012/10/09/seizing-the-rain-in-blue-island/ 

“MWRD, community representatives work to eliminate flooded basements, sanitary sewer overflows into area streams,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://buffalogrove.patch.com/blog_posts/kaye-heidenreich-mwrd-chief-of-police-lays-down-the-law-at-water-reclamation-district-0d8a4d55

“MWRD’s David St. Pierre participates on national rmwater management panel at White House,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://niles.patch.com/blog_posts/mwrds-david-st-pierre-participates-on-national-stormwater-management-panel-at-white-house-df8c7d16

“Clean Water Act celebrates 40^th anniversary amid ongoing efforts to improve Chicago River,” Medill Reports
Topic: Clean Water Act and its effect on the Chicago River; Deep Tunnel schedule
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=209162

“Quinn: $1 billion water program a job creator,” Chicago Sun-Times
Topic: Gov. Pat Quinn launches plan to provide low-cost loans worth $1 billion for local municipalities to repair or rebuild their aging water systems; photo with Commissioner Horton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-quinn-clean-water-20121019,0,5664870.story

“Governor Quinn announces $1-billion Clean Water Initiative,” Medill Reports
Topic: Gov. Pat Quinn announces $1 billion of loans to improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure over the next two years, creating an estimated 28,500 jobs; Commissioner Shore quoted
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=209260

“MWRD Executive Director participates on national storm water management panel,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.wwdmag.com/storm-water/mwrd-executive-director-participates-national-storm-water-management-panel

“American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section names Commissioner Frank Avila as ‘Citizen Engineer of the Year,’” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://wilmette.patch.com/blog_posts/american-society-of-civil-engineers-illinois-section-names-commissioner-frank-avila-as-citizen-engineer-of-the-year-e745e900

“WEFTEC utility executives’ forum focuses on utilities of the future,”21; Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://skokie.patch.com/blog_posts/weftec-utility-executives-forum-focuses-on-utilities-of-the-future-02402146

“MWRD’s David St. Pierre offers glimpse into future at environmental group meeting,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://oakpark.patch.com/blog_posts/mwrds-david-st-pierre-offers-glimpse-into-future-at-environmental-group-meeting-e243ec1c

“Tourin’ with Durbin,” Journal & Topics
Topic: MWRD’s Joe Kratzer provides update on Heritage Park flood control project to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-57th), the Army Corps of Engineers and local officials
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_34b9e570-19fa-11e2-a0ec-0019bb30f31a.html
 
“Chicago Water Reclamation District participates on national storm water panel,” Storm Water Solutions
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.estormwater.com/chicago-water-reclamation-district-participates-national-storm-water-panel
 
“State legislators tour Stickney Water Reclamation Plant,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://chicagoheights.patch.com/blog_posts/state-legislators-tour-stickney-water-reclamation-plant-32f009c1

“State legislators tour Stickney Water Reclamation Plant,” Topix Cicero
Topic: Link to reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.topix.com/city/cicero-il/2012/10/state-legislators-tour-stickney-water-reclamation-plant

“Quinn announces dam removal as big plus for paddlers,” News Tribune
Topic: MWRD partners in North Branch dam removal projects
http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=54&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=23745

“Water Reclamation District study published in Journal of Environmental Quality,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://buffalogrove.patch.com/blog_posts/water-reclamation-district-study-published-in-journal-of-environmental-quality-cd08154e

“Conserving water focus of discussion,” Journal & Topics Newspaper
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release describing Commissioner Spyropoulos’ presentation in Arlington Heights
http://www.journal-topics.com/business/article_9800a6da-2474-11e2-81f0-001a4bcf6878.html

“Governor Pat Quinn, partners announce completion of Hofmann Dam removal on Des Plaines River,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://arlingtonheights.patch.com/blog_posts/governor-pat-quinn-partners-announce-completion-of-hofmann-dam-removal-on-des-plaines-river

“Commissioner Barbara McGowan convenes public discussion of minority-owned, women-owned and small business contracting ordinance,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://oakpark.patch.com/users/allison-fore/blog_posts

“Chicago Wilderness Congress,” Chicago Wilderness
Topic: Commissioner Debra Shore and David St. Pierre will be participating on a Chicago Wilderness panel on Nov. 15 at Univ. of Illinois at Chicago.
http://www.chicagowilderness.org/what-you-can-do/attend-congress-2012/2012/

“2012 IWEA/CSWEA biosolids seminar,” Illinois Water Environment Association Newsletter
Topic: MWRD’s Stickney WRP hosting seminar addressing regulatory realities, planning, operations, maintenance and land application of biosolids
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=bvdbgpcab&v=001OwqOR7yhbtV9odCRyUE40maWMKBQ75S4X4dNaidRZ44j69KqJlF9cH4FoeHoKACiPNqLbMnZrbjFmYcoBAkdeliWiaiOp57zJZRYLHqfH1Xm5fLdv8YiOw%3D%3D

“Metropolitan Water Reclamation District receives honors for minority contracting,” Topix
Topic: Link to MWRD press release posting on Patch.com
http://www.topix.com/city/elk-grove-village-il/2012/11/metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-receives-honors-for-minority-contracting

“North Side Water Reclamation Plant Receives Name Change,” Water & Wastes Digest
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.wwdmag.com/north-side-water-reclamation-plant-receives-name-change

“Closing the water-energy loop at Kirie plant,” Metropolitan Planning Council
Topic: Sewerthermal technology reducing the heating and coolilng bills at our Kirie plant
http://blog.chicagolandh2o.org/2012/11/19/closing-the-water-energy-loop-at-kirie-plant/

“Siemens helps Chicago pumping station save millions in energy costs with infrastructure upgrades,” Water World
Topic: Springfield Avenue Pump Station upgrades to provide $7.5 million annually in energy and operation costs; MWRD mentioned as receiving Chicago’s sewage
http://www.waterworld.com/articles/2012/11/siemens-helps-chicago-department-of-water-management-save-millions-in-energy-costs-with-pumping-station-upgrade.html

“Chicago Wilderness panel sheds light on future of Chicago Area Waterways,” Patch.com
Topic: MWRD press release posting on 35 community news blogs
http://lakeview.patch.com/blog_posts/chicago-wilderness-panel-sheds-light-on-future-of-chicago-area-waterways-b725ec55

“Great Lakes states’ Asian carp case toss by U.S. court,” Bloomberg Businessweek
Topic: U.S. District Judge dismissed the suit filed two years ago by Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania, ruling their demand to sever the lakes from the basin was trumped by federal laws that require the Army Corps. to keep connections navigable between the water bodies; Executive Director David St. Pierre quoted
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-03/great-lakes-states-asian-carp-case-toss-by-u-dot-s-dot-court

“Judge tosses Asian carp suit; states can amend it,” Associated Press
Topic: A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit filed by five states that want barriers placed in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, but said he would consider new arguments if the case were filed again; MWRD mentioned
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jEr5htwjvaqXdxOwE9sXy0ECKuiA?docId=eb58e3a22a37498e9cbc4de19e4881bc

“Judge moves to dismiss suit to close locks in Asian carp case,” Chicago Tribune
Topic: A federal judge has moved to dismiss a lawsuit brought by five Great Lakes states seeking to close Chicago-area locks to prevent Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan; MWRD mentioned
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-asian-carp-ruling-20121205,0,3717177.story

“Hanover Park officials discuss future of youth sports complex,” Daily Herald
Topic: Village of Hanover Park recently agreed to a 39-year lease from the MWRD; village is awaiting results from soil samples to determine whether the site can accommodate a soccer field
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121210/news/712109835/photos/

“Upcoming LIFT events,” Water Environment Research Foundation E-news
Topic: MWRD hosting Sidestream Deammonification workshop at John E. Egan Water Reclamation Plant
http://www.werf.org/lift/LIFT_Events.aspx

“Evanston Green Living Festival recap,” Evanston Environmental Association E-News
Topic: Photo of MWRD booth at Evanston Green Living Fest
http://www.evanstongreenfest.org/Photos.php

“IL park improved with MWRD wastewater biosolids,” Water World
Topic: Reprint of MWRD press release
http://www.waterworld.com/articles/2012/12/mwrd-biosolids-improve-hinsdales-veeck-park.html

“Waste wattage: Cities aim to flush heat energy out of sewers,” National Geographic
Topic: Catherine O’Connor quoted (correction requested re: city budget relationship)
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2012/12/121211-sewage-heat-recovery/

“Metropolitan Water Reclamation District FY2013 tentative budget: Analysis and recommendations,” Civic Federation
Topic: The Civic Federation supports the MWRD proposed budget of $1.1 billion
http://www.civicfed.org/MWRD_FY2013analysis