In 1900, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), then known as the Sanitary District of Chicago, completed a project that not only altered the course of a river but also redefined how cities safeguard public health and protect vital water resources.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago issued an alert Thursday asking people to delay showers and baths, flush less frequently and wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago put out an "overflow alert" ahead of Friday's rain, asking people to hold off on water usage when possible.

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory, which has been extended until 6 p.m., warning of potential roadway flooding and standing water in fields outside the city.

Due to recent frigid temperatures, frozen ground can stymie water absorption during rainfall, leading to a risk of basement flooding and sewer overflows.

This 20-month study will assess the potential for the MWRD and the Forest Preserves to coordinate and share costs for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir.

For decades, the conversation around climate change has focused on mitigation. By attempting to limit carbon emissions and other human practices contributing to environmental change, you can limit the effects.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District issued an Overflow Action Alert Thursday, January 30 2025 ahead of expected rainfall in the Chicago area in an effort to prevent overflowing of the city's sewer systems.

The proposed project could cover nearly one-square-mile area along Deer Creek and Third Creek within the Little Calumet River Watershed near Glenwood and Ford Heights, where stormwater storage can help mitigate increasing flooding concerns.

Vice President Flynn, who first joined the Board of Commissioners in 2022, was initially nominated and elected as vice president in June 2023.