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2018 Press Releases |
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December 27, 2018 MWRD makes a splash educating the community in 2018; More than 90,000 learn about agency’s work to recover resources, transform water |
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December 21, 2018 MWRD earns praise at hearing for fiscally responsible 2019 budget |
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December 20, 2018 CPS schools selected for schoolyard transformations in 2019 |
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December 13, 2018 Calumet WRP roof collapse report released |
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December 10, 2018 Partnership inspires Space to Grow at Jefferson Park school;
Farnsworth Elementary School is sixth CPS schoolyard to be transformed in 2018 |
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December 5, 2018 Induction ceremony signals new era of MWRD leadership; MWRD installs five elected commissioners |
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December 3, 2018 MWRD commissioners to be installed |
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December 3, 2018 MWRD Board of Commissioners selects Brian A. Perkovich to fill Executive Director post |
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November 30, 2018 Veteran-owned businesses encouraged through new MWRD policy |
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November 21, 2018 This Thanksgiving, put your pipes on a fat-free diet |
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November 20, 2018 Natalie Creek to undergo overhaul; MWRD project to mitigate flooding in Midlothian, Oak Forest |
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November 16, 2018 Problematic Natalie Creek to undergo overhaul; MWRD project to mitigate flooding in Midlothian, Oak Forest |
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November 14, 2018 New infrastructure at MWRD’s Stickney Plant will upgrade energy savings and improve odor control |
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November 12, 2018 MWRD set to unveil major investment in Stickney Water Reclamation Plant |
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November 9, 2018 MWRD drug collection takes pharmaceuticals off the street, protects local water environment |
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November 2, 2018 Water quality improvements help Chicago Fishes event reel in a catch |
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October 31, 2018 MWRD, Army Corps project earns mega engineering award from ASCE |
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October 29, 2018 MWRD, Sister City leaders from Kyiv, Ukraine exchange water wisdom
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October 25, 2018 Space to Grow celebrates new schoolyard at Morton School of Excellence
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October 24, 2018 MWRD’s Sustainability Summit honors partners excelling in resource recovery, stormwater management
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October 19, 2018 Open House Chicago tours at MWRD’s O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant spur education and insight on water environment
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October 19, 2018 MWRD, DEA partnership to collect unwanted drugs set for Oct. 27 |
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October 18, 2018 LIFT award honors MWRD data analytics for intelligent water systems |
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October 17, 2018 New Lathrop Riverfront Group, Friends of Chicago River host inaugural canoe outing |
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October 16, 2018 MWRD praised for 10 year biosolids partnership |
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October 15, 2018 Upgrades enhance Field Elementary School in Rogers Park neighborhood |
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October 15, 2018 Sixth Annual Sustainability Summit highlights MWRD partners’ efforts to protect planet |
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October 12, 2018 Flossmoor homes to be removed from flood plain after MWRD construction |
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October 11, 2018 WEF awards the MWRD with Project Excellence for McCook Reservoir |
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October 10, 2018 Water Environment Federation installs MWRD’s Tom Kunetz as president |
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October 10, 2018 MWRD’s O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant to participate in Open House Chicago |
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October 9, 2018 Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held on Cherry Creek East Branch Flood Control project in Flossmoor |
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September 28, 2018 MWRD’s Industrial Waste Division patrols the flow to protect the water environment |
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September 24, 2018 Rotterdam delegation tours Space to Grow schoolyards |
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September 21, 2018 MWRD Commissioner Frank Avila, partners celebrate restored riverfront in Horner Park |
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September 20, 2018 Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business undergraduate class to develop compost marketing plans |
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September 12, 2018 New school year opens at Cook Academy with dynamic schoolyard thanks to Space to Grow partners |
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September 11, 2018 Space to Grow transforms Fernwood Elementary schoolyard in Chicago |
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September 10, 2018 Illinois State Senator Laura Murphy tours MWRD’s Stickney Water Reclamation Plant |
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September 4, 2018 MWRD Update: 9th worker injured in building collapse released from hospital |
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August 31, 2018 11:30 a.m. Update regarding roof collapse at Calumet Water Reclamation Plant |
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August 30, 2018 Statement from the MWRD Board of Commissioners --
Update |
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August 30, 2018 Emergency Crews on Scene at Calumet WRP --
Update |
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August 30, 2018 Emergency Crews on Scene at Calumet WRP |
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August 23, 2018 New cricket field in Skokie enhanced by MWRD EQ Compost |
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August 23, 2018 MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos selected to Seventh Edgar Fellows class |
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August 9, 2018 MWRD seeks applicants for Sustainable Landscaping and Biosolids User awards |
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August 8, 2018 Skokie improvements highlight power of MWRD’s green infrastructure |
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August 6, 2018 Village of Skokie, MWRD and Skokie Park District to hold ribbon cutting ceremony |
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August 1, 2018 Demolition of MWRD dam to clear way for fish and recreation |
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August 1, 2018 U.S. Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water and the Environment tours McCook Reservoir and Mainstream Pumping Station |
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July 30, 2018 Dam removal on North Branch of Chicago River to clear way for boaters and wildlife |
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July 26, 2018 New tunnel to relieve Albany Park from catastrophic flooding |
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July 23, 2018 Understanding possibility of life on another planet starts at MWRD disinfection facility |
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July 20, 2018 MWRD partners with JLM Abundant Life Community Center on garden project |
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July 17, 2018 MWRD honors golden anniversary of Special Olympics |
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July 6, 2018 MWRD publishes new educational tool: “A healthy waterway begins with you: A Guide to Water Wellness” |
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July 5, 2018 Canadian water tech firms, Chicago water stewards share expertise |
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July 5, 2018 MWRD Executive Director resigns |
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July 2, 2018 Field Day highlights MWRD agricultural work in nutrient reduction |
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June 28, 2018 Environmental Science Fair projects earn students honors from the MWRD |
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June 21, 2018 Nathan S. Davis Elementary is 10th CPS schoolyard transformed through Space to Grow partnership |
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June 18, 2018 Nathan S. Davis Elementary Celebrates New Schoolyard Through Space to Grow: Greening Chicago Schoolyards |
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June 13, 2018 MWRD seeks local government partners for green infrastructure projects |
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June 12, 2018 Platinum awards reflect MWRD’s shining reputation for water treatment |
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June 6, 2018 AAA credit rating affirms MWRD fiscal stability and promising outlook |
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June 5, 2018 Governor Rauner appoints veteran state leader to MWRD Board of Commissioners |
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June 1, 2018 Infrastructure Week open house tours offer free compost, tree giveaways |
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June 1, 2018 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day provides students unique opportunity to experience the mission of MWRD |
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May 31, 2018 MWRD pledges support for critical stormwater management projects |
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May 30, 2018 MWRD Board of Commissioners visits IL General Assembly, thanks members for continued support |
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May 30, 2018 Stormwater lesson from MWRD inspires local students to action |
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May 29, 2018 Another year older, another year wiser: the MWRD turns
129 |
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May 29, 2018 Field Day To Highlight Water Quality Research |
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May 24, 2018 Commissioner Josina Morita receives honors from State
Treasurer, Secretary of State |
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May 23, 2018 MWRD work on Tinley Creek takes Crestwood residents and
businesses out of harm’s way |
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May 17, 2018 Best management practices for applying road salt discussed at chlorides workshop |
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May 16, 2018 Leland Elementary School partnership helps students learn
about the water treatment process |
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May 15, 2018 Danish minister and delegation visit MWRD to foster water innovation and collaboration |
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May 10, 2018 Water reclamation plant tours offer insight into water transformation |
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May 9, 2018 MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan honored with the Top Ladies of Distinction award |
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May 8, 2018 The MWRD achieves excellence in financial reporting |
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May 7, 2018 MWRD Commissioner Kari K. Steele helps open 51st Annual
Chicago Business Opportunity Fair |
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May 4, 2018 President Spyropoulos’ City Club speech highlights MWRD achievements |
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May 3, 2018 Buffalo Creek Reservoir Expansion is underway as MWRD, USACE, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling and LCFPD shovel first soil |
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April 26, 2018 Groundbreaking on Buffalo Creek Reservoir expansion will provide stormwater protection for Buffalo Grove and downstream communities |
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April 25, 2018 MWRD workshop convenes road salting experts |
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April 23, 2018 MWRD, Current Launch SigaPlatform Pilot |
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April 17, 2018 GPS units from MWRD help communities map infrastructure |
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April 12, 2018 Gov. Rauner re-appoints MWRD Commissioner Walsh to fill the late Commissioner Tim Bradford’s seat |
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April 4, 2018 MWRD Vendor Outreach Fair offers opportunities to MBEs, WBEs and SBEs |
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April 3, 2018 MWRD reservoir expansion to alleviate Burbank and Oak Lawn flooding |
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March 29, 2018 Women’s History celebration marks the contributions of skilled and diverse workforce at MWRD |
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March 28, 2018 Groundbreaking on Melvina Ditch Reservoir expansion will provide stormwater protection for Burbank and Oak Lawn |
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March 23, 2018 Now is the time to plant a (free) tree and restore the canopy with the MWRD |
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March 19, 2018 Save the Date: MWRD, DEA partnership to collect human, pet meds set for April 28; participants to receive free oak saplings |
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March 16, 2018 MWRD Vendor Outreach Fair offers opportunities to MBEs, WBEs and SBEs |
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March 5, 2018 MWRD to share stormwater management tips, showcase exceptional quality compost during Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier March 14 - 18 |
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February 28, 2018 African American history month celebration at MWRD recognizes local leaders’ ascent to the national stage |
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February 26, 2018 Westchester reservoir expansion earns Engineering Excellence award |
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February 23, 2018 Water rises to the top of MWRD’s McCook Reservoir
to protect region |
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February 23, 2018 Niles flood relief project named Public Works Project of the Year |
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February 22, 2018 MWRD tax reduction provides instant savings to property owners |
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February 21, 2018 MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan welcomes Leland Elementary School Counselor to Board of Commissioners meeting |
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February 7, 2018 MWRD research partnership with University of Illinois attracts grant to improve water quality through agricultural innovation |
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February 5, 2018 MWRD, Current Launch First Technology Pilot Microvi’s technology aims to boost water treatment efficiency |
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January 31, 2018 MWRD celebrates African American history with Leland Elementary School eighth grade students |
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January 26, 2018 MWRD Commissioner Kari K. Steele, staff assist with Future City Competition |
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January 23, 2018 TARP mastermind Bing Chee Chin recognized for major engineering contributions |
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January 23, 2018 MWRD honors life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by recognizing the contributions of civil rights attorney Lewis Myers, Jr. |
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January 16, 2018 MWRD prioritizes green infrastructure projects in 2018 |
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January 12, 2018 First fill: Water unleashed into McCook Reservoir for first time January rains set reservoir into service to mitigate flooding and protect waterways from pollution |
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