News
Black History Month celebration at the MWRD honors African Americans and the Arts
February 28, 2024
MWRD commissioners, staff and guests gather at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building to honor the 2024 national Black History Month.
Charting 135 Years of Environmental Transformation: Lyons Township hosts forum on MWRD work to protect water environment and manage stormwater
February 26, 2024
Lyons Township officials, elected officials and municipal leaders will gather for a lunch and learn series focusing on current MWRD work.
MWRD invites participants to join Stickney Water Reclamation Plant Community Partnership Council
February 26, 2024
The MWRD is actively seeking applicants to join the Stickney Community Partnership Council
MWRD President Kari K. Steele and Commissioners welcome Ambassador of Denmark Jesper Møller Sørensen and Consul General Jesper Køks Andersen to Stickney Water Reclamation Plant
February 22, 2024
The Ambassador of Denmark and staff meet with MWRD to discuss wastewater management and stormwater solutions.
“Green Sense Show: An American Success Story,” WBBM 780
February 15, 2024
MWRD Assistant Director of Engineering, Kevin Fitzpatrick describes how the TARP "Deep Tunnel" project is an engineering marvel.
“$18 Million, 2nd Phase of Robbins Flood Control Project Advances,” Southland Journal
February 15, 2024
The MWRD’s Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project will help address overbank flooding through a new stormwater park and pond.