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2015 Press Releases |
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December 24, 2015 Ribbon cuttings help ring in improvements
in water treatment, stormwater management in 2015 |
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December 18, 2015 Senators Durbin, Kirk, Congressional
delegation work to improve Great Lakes, local waterways in
federal Omnibus Appropriations bill |
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December 17, 2015 MWRD’s Egan Water Reclamation Plant
celebrates 40 years of service and innovation in enhancing water
quality and pioneering technology |
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December 17, 2015 MWRD President Spyropoulos covers strong
fiscal record, water quality improvements, stormwater management
and resource recovery at City Club of Chicago |
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December 16, 2015 O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant to connect
new disinfection treatment process; 72-hour outage planned |
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December 16, 2015 Civic Federation, Friends of Chicago River
deem MWRD's 2016 budget "fiscally-responsible,
environmentally-responsible and progressive" |
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December 1, 2015 Thornton Reservoir takes in combined sewer
overflow for first time |
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November 24, 2015 Space to Grow program unveils two new schoolyard transformations |
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November 20, 2015 Sustainability efforts unearthed at MWRD's annual summit |
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November 16, 2015 Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Announces $1.4 Million
in Grants; Public-private partnership funds five projects to
improve stormwater management, habitat, and green space in
Chicago/Calumet Region |
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November 13, 2015 U.S. EPA officials tour MWRD projects,
facilities to see local resources recovered, water transformed |
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November 13, 2015 Second vendor outreach event connects
firms to MWRD opportunity |
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November 3, 2015 Sewer Rats plunge into water treatment competition and excel |
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October
30, 2015 MWRD seeks feedback on creative solutions to
flooding in Hickory Hills, Justice, Palos Hills, Bedford Park
and Bridgeview |
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October
29, 2015 Chicago Artists Month art installation celebrates
phosphorus recovery |
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October
28, 2015 Commissioner Debra Shore discusses water reuse,
phosphorus recovery at JNF Water Summit Panel |
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October
23, 2015 Pershing East Magnet School is home to new learning
garden; MWRD, CPS, city of Chicago and Water Environment Fed.
team up on project |
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October
22, 2015 Gilda's Club Chicago recognized for Breast Cancer
Awareness Month |
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October 21, 2015 Improved Centennial Trail opens to great
fanfare; New scenic overlook offers sweeping views above the Des
Plaines River valley |
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October
17, 2015 Improved Centennial Trail opens to great fanfare |
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October
16, 2015 CTA Announces Yellow Line Service to Return October
30; Track maintenance, inspection and testing to be performed
in October |
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October
16, 2015 Commissioner David J. Walsh appointed to MWRD Board |
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October
13, 2015 Improved Centennial Trail to open with scenic
overlook |
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October
13, 2015 GFOA award affirms MWRD’s resolve to present a
transparent budget |
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October
8, 2015 Collection of unwanted drugs leads to cleaner
waterways |
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October
8, 2015 Outreach fair gives firms platform to explore work
opportunities with MWRD |
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October
7, 2015 Free family fun and education at stormwater expo |
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October 6, 2015 Imagine a day without water: MWRD joins
national effort to raise awareness for challenges facing water
infrastructure and resources |
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September 28, 2015 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
of Greater Chicago Tests New GE Technology to Improve Treatment
Performance, Reduce Energy Costs |
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September 24, 2015 WEF service project to construct new
learning garden at Pershing East Magnet School, Chicago with
ribbon cutting Sat., Sept. 26, 2 p.m. at Pershing East Magnet
School, 3200 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago |
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September 24, 2015 MWRD staff tutor CPS students in WITS
program |
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September 23, 2015 MWRD receives vote of confidence during
annual audit of finances |
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September 23, 2015 Water Environment Federation Convenes in
Chicago, Sept. 26-30 |
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September 23, 2015 MWRD and DEA improve waterways by hosting
drug take back day |
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September 22, 2015 Glenview teams with MWRD, Cook County to
provide flood relief |
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September 21, 2015
Australian engineers pay visit to MWRD to learn about public works |
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September 18, 2015
U.S. EPA Acting Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg to Keynote
WEFTEC 2015 Water Leaders Session |
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September 15, 2015
Energy curtailment at MWRD leads to massive savings for
taxpayers |
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September 10, 2015 Vendor outreach event gives firms exposure to MWRD
work process |
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September 9, 2015 MWRD and DEA improve waterways by hosting drug take
back day |
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September 8, 2015 WEF service project to construct new learning garden
at Pershing East Magnet School, Chicago |
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September
3, 2015 No sandbags needed: Completed Levee 37 project
prevents flooding in Des Plaines River communities |
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September 2, 2015 Preparing for tomorrow's water: MWRD, Sen.
Durbin, Reps. Kelly and Quigley, US EPA, IEPA officials cut
ribbon on Thornton Composite Reservoir |
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August
31, 2015 - Thornton Composite Reservoir ribbon cutting set
for Sept. 1 |
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August
24, 2015 - Vendor outreach event gives firms exposure to
MWRD work process |
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August
21, 2015 - MWRD, Openlands guide rain barrel owners with installation video |
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August 17, 2015 - Cook, DuPage counties, MWRD work on Busse
Woods Reservoir South Dam project to minimize Salt Creek
flooding |
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August 5, 2015 - Governor Rauner, General Assembly improve
public access to locally produced soil enhancer |
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July
24, 2015 - Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks saluted with MWRD
resolution |
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July
20, 2015 - Disinfected Water Begins Flowing to Chicago River System from MWRD’s Calumet Plant |
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July
17, 2015 - For First Time, Disinfected Water Begins Flowing
to Chicago River System from MWRD's Calumet Plant |
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July
16, 2015 - Sen. Durbin to lead ribbon cutting at MWRD
disinfection facility |
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July
14, 2015 - Conserving water takes priority on the West Side |
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July
10, 2015 - National Organization of Minority Engineers
Leadership Summit offers promise of construction-related
contracts; Pres. Spyropoulos explains MWRD's proactive
diversity program on panel |
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July
8, 2015 - Ukrainian delegation tours MWRD properties,
discusses water issues with commissioners |
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July 7, 2015 - Statement from the MWRD regarding Moody’s rating action |
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July 1, 2015 - Platinum awards cement MWRD’s sterling
reputation for clean water |
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June 23, 2015 - Harwood Heights, MWRD host public meeting
for stormwater management |
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June 22, 2015 - MWRD Vice President McGowan
brings rain barrel program to West Side |
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June 16, 2015 - Highly anticipated Cal-Sag Trail connects
Southland to waterways |
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June 12, 2015 - MWRD holding open house to discuss Burbank flooding solutions |
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June
12, 2015 - MWRD commissioners, staff attend WEF Residuals
and Biosolids conference in Washington, D.C. |
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June
9, 2015 - MWRD seeks applicants for Sustainable Landscaping
and Biosolids User awards |
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June
3, 2015 - MWRD christens two new skimmer boats: ‘Skim Pickens’ and ‘Skimmy Dipper’ |
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June
2, 2015 - MWRD sparks environmental conversation during ‘On the Table’ discussions |
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May
27, 2015 - Parking lot replacement provides green benefits at MWRD’s Egan WRP |
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May
21, 2015 - MWRD gives flood prevention tips through Space to Grow partnership |
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May 19, 2015 -
MWRD introduces two new boats to help clean the Chicago River |
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May 18, 2015 -
MWRD exploring repair options at O’Brien plant in Skokie |
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May 15, 2015 -
MWRD Vice President McGowan receives Community Builders Award |
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May 13, 2015 - MWRD introduces two new boats to help clean the Chicago River |
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May 13, 2015 - May 7 marks last Board meeting for MWRD
Commissioner Patrick D. Thompson |
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May 6, 2015 - MWRD’s Thornton Quarry Transitional Reservoir will add storage capacity for stormwater in the south suburbs |
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May 4, 2015 - Value of Water Coalition Releases New Poll Results: Over 80% of Americans Believe Securing Sustainable Water Supplies to Be a National Priority; The Value of Water Coalition Highlights the Importance of Investing in Water Resources and Infrastructure during National Drinking Water Week |
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April 28, 2015 - MWRD Board celebrates the Polish Constitution Day
Parade |
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April 24, 2015 - MWRD celebrates Earth Month with area
activities and continued progress with green initiatives |
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April 23, 2015 - Former Commissioner Gloria Alitto Majewski
passes away |
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April
23, 2015 - Rev. Willie Barrow's lifelong commitment to
equality honored |
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April 14, 2015 - Commissioners salute Irish American Hall of
Fame inductees |
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April 13, 2015 - Commissioners visit Illinois General
Assembly to discuss legislative initiatives |
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April 8, 2015 - Vice President Barbara McGowan receives
Chicago Defender Women of Excellence award |
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April 6, 2015 - MWRD to host open house at Stickney Water
Reclamation Plant April 18 |
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April 3, 2015 - Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County honors Commissioners |
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March 18, 2015 - Award-winning partnership builds healthy playgrounds,
captures stormwater |
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March 16, 2015 - MWRD earns four awards from Government
Finance Officers Assoc. for financial reporting |
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March
2, 2015
- Enhanced Biological Nutrient Removal focus of Midwest Water Analysts Association presentation |
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February
25, 2015
- HACIA recognized at MWRD Board of Commissioners Meeting |
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February 19, 2015
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life celebrated at MWRD
Board of Commissioners meeting |
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February 18, 2015
- Mayor Emanuel, Rep. Quigley, MWRD and Ald. Laurino Announce
Funding Secured for Albany Park Storm Water Tunnel |
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February 11, 2015 - Good news for homeowners: MWRD to issue tax abatement |
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January 29, 2015 - New green roof tops Racine Ave. Pumping Station |
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January 20, 2015 - Denmark, MWRD sign MOU for knowledge exchange |
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January 9, 2015 - MWRD Board elects new officers; Attorney Mariyana T. Spyropoulos named as new President |
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