The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL) praised the MWRD’s project in Bellwood with the Judge’s Choice and Honor Awards. 

Residents are encouraged to limit your use of water before, during and after the storms, which should prevent flooding and protect water quality.

Parts of the area could see more than an inch of rain, with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible.

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

Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area. Reduce your use of water before, during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.

For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.