The speakers offered insights on building sustainable operations, advancing conservation initiatives and strengthening community partnerships in the face of climate change.

Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.

According to the Overflow Action Alert, MWRD officials are asking residents to take steps to reduce their water usage in coming days in an effort to limit the amount of water that goes into sewer systems.

There are simple things we can all do to reduce flooding around our homes, neighborhoods and even across the city.

As much as 1.76 inches of rain fell in parts of Cook County for the storms that began around 11 a.m. Sunday, before turning into snow early Monday.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the MWRD with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2025 Budget.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Chicago had recorded over 9 inches of precipitation this season, making it the city’s second-wettest spring on record, according to the University of Illinois State Water Survey.

Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.

Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.