The annual flag raising events honor the achievements of the Black community, who strengthen the Chicago region and contribute towards the MWRD’s work to protect the region’s water environment .

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

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.