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.

A rumor has circulated that the number of football fans rushing to use the restroom during the Super Bowl halftime show each year stresses municipal water and sewer systems.

According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, excessive salt usage can do serious harm to water sources, and can also negatively impact wildlife, soil, and even the paws of animals that walk on the treated surfaces.

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.