The McCook and Thornton reservoirs, designed to hold billions of gallons of rainwater, are nearly full.

MWRD Executive Director John Murray provides an update on the status of the MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan and provides tips for homeowners trying to protect their communities from flooding.

Delay showers, use less water ahead of more storms

The MWRD has issued an Overflow Action Alert.

While the issue has not risen to the level of the city’s failed response to the 1979 blizzard, when poor snow removal helped sweep Jane Byrne into power, flooding has clearly struck a chord with impacted Chicagoans.

The Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain, dedicated in 1989, was commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the MWRD. Named in honor of Melas, who served as president of the MWRD for nearly two decades, the fountain is a celebration of the organization's history as well as a tribute to Chicago's ongoing efforts to manage and protect its vital water resources.