Who: Village of Glenwood Mayor Toleda Hart and the village trustees, MWRD commissioners and staff, contractors and consultants, local residents and community leaders

What: The Village of Glenwood and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony at George Arquilla Park to announce the completion of the Glenwood Levee. Local officials, project partners, and community stakeholders will be on hand to discuss the environmental and community benefits of the project.

When: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Where: George Arquilla Park, 225 Park Drive, Glenwood, Ill.

Village of Glenwood, partners from the MWRD and community members will unveil the new Glenwood Levee at George Arquilla Park, working to mitigate flooding for 29 homes and other community structures impacted by overbank flooding along Thorn Creek. This collaborative project represents a shared commitment to sustainable infrastructure, stormwater management, and enhanced neighborhood connectivity. The $5.156-million levee has a 12-foot crest, an average height of 7.5 feet, and a length of 1,250 feet. The project also involved installing 1,000 feet of storm sewer and other utility improvements.