Midway Airport observed 3.25 inches of rain for the day, while the heaviest axis of rainfall in Chicago recorded between 5 and 6 inches of rainfall, most of which fell in a 60 to 90-minute period, according to the NWS.

Willow Springs has replaced traditional paved streets with permeable pavers—adding over 1 million gallons of stormwater storage capacity.

After receiving a general overview about the treatment process, the group embarked on a guided tour of the plant.

The three reservoirs are currently holding more than 2 billion gallons (BG) of water.

The visit marked a significant exchange of ideas between international water management leaders.

The reports provide a detailed overview of the MWRD’s revenues, expenditures and financial position for 2024.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

The MWRD has annually celebrated Juneteenth with flag raisings that recognize the holiday’s meaning and prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in meeting the MWRD’s mission of protecting water quality and managing stormwater for 5.19 million residents living in Chicago and 128 neighboring municipalities.