Municipalities can apply for reimbursement to cover expenses incurred as part of disaster response and recovery efforts following the storms from July 14 to 16.

President Steele enters her third term on the Board, having been first elected in 2012. In January 2019, she became the first African American woman in the history of the MWRD to be elected by the Board to serve as president.

The method and technology patented is a renewable energy solution using GWT’s revolving algal biofilm (RAB™️) system for cost-effective and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment.

The news was cheered by supporters of the endangered status, including the Center for Biological Diversity, which was among a coalition of organizations that sued Fish and Wildlife to make a decision about the butterfly’s status.

Governor JB Pritzker announced Beth McElroy Kirkwood as his appointment to fill the vacant seat on the MWRD Board of Commissioners.

The method and technology patented is a renewable energy solution using GWT’s revolving algal biofilm (RAB™ƀ) system for cost-effective and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment.

Fitch Ratings has assigned 'AAA' ratings to the MWRD

Activists gather in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance to pay tribute to the lives lost as a result of violence and discrimination.

According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, excessive use of salt can harm water sources, wildlife, soil, and even the paws of animals walking on treated surfaces.

As an MWRD commissioner, Garcia helps direct a $1.4 billion budget for flood protection and wastewater treatment for 5.19 million residents.