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“Hundreds served at Hunter’s 20th annual health fair,” Illinois Senate Democrats
August 23, 2024
A champion of health-related legislation, Hunter prioritizes bringing lifesaving health screenings into the community, making them free and accessible to those who are often underserved.
MWRD welcomes delegation from Dubai Municipality at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant
August 21, 2024
MWRD President Kari K. Steele, Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn, Commissioner Dan Pogorzelski and plant staff led the visit, underscoring the importance of global partnerships in addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change.
Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain reopens to the public
August 20, 2024
After completing extensive renovations, MWRD commissioners were joined by city leaders to reopen the Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain to again captivate onlookers to the fountain and its cannon.
“Chicago’s famous water cannon is back, shooting an arch over the Chicago River,” WBBM Newsradio
August 20, 2024
Dozens of spectators gathered on Friday to celebrate as the Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain returned to operation.
Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain to reopen Aug. 16
August 15, 2024
Originally built in honor of the MWRD's 100-year anniversary in 1989, the fountain represents a century of progress and commitment to improve the quality of the Chicago River, enhance waterway ecology, and serve as a welcome entrance to Chicago.
“Climate Watch: As major flooding events become more common in Chicago, a search for solutions,” CBS 2 Chicago
August 9, 2024
CBS News Chicago's Climate Watch team investigated how much worse the smelly problem is getting, and what the agency tasked with managing floodwater is doing about it.