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Stickney and MWRD here I come
November 2, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Check out the November 2026 edition of FLOW for the latest news and event information from the MWRD.

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November 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Shit I just realized I also haven’t researched the MWRD race yet
October 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Joliet? Bah, I was hoping to get his MWRD endorsements.
October 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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The MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting in person at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 100 E. Erie St., Chicago.

Live stream https://mwrd.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

https://mwrd.org/news/mwrd-board-commissioners-meet-thursday-november-5-1030-am

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MWRD Board of Commissioners meeting graphic. Commissioners: Kari K. Steele (President), Patricia Theresa Flynn (Vice President), Marcelino Garcia (Chairman of Finance), Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepulveda, Sharon Waller. The background features dark and light blue abstract shapes.
November 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Law and Order: MWRD
November 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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🪴 Thanks for a great season! 🌳

The MWRD's Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree program has closed for the season and will resume in April 2027. In 2026, the MWRD distributed 5,734 native oak saplings across Cook County!

Visit mwrd.org/trees for care tips and resources.

#MWRD #CookCounty #TreeCanopy
A graphic for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s “Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree” program. The image features a leafy oak tree and text that reads: “5,734 free trees distributed! Thanks for a great season! mwrd.org/trees.” At the bottom, there is the MWRD seal and a list of Board of Commissioners’ names.
October 29, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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The MWRD brought together environmental leaders, municipal officials and community partners on Oct. 22 for its 14th Annual Sustainability Summit, held at the Town of Cicero, highlighting projects and partnerships that help communities throughout Cook County.

📰 https://ow.ly/s9GB5102xNq
Group photo of award recipients, speakers and MWRD Board of Commissioners at the 14th Annual Sustainability Summit, hosted by the MWRD at the Town of Cicero Community Center. Image behind them highlights the event’s focus on collaboration and stormwater innovation. MWRD seal and event summary text are included below.
October 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of a portion of the North Side intercepting sewer on November 3, 1922. Learn how the MWRD improves our water environment, protects public health and builds flood resilience: https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
Workers using shovels and tools during construction of a portion of the North Side intercepting sewer on November 3, 1922. The scene shows men working inside and around a wooden trench structure, with soil and construction materials visible.
November 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the Calumet Intercepting Sewer system on September 7, 1923. Join our virtual tour on November 10 to learn how the MWRD improves our water environment, protects public health and builds flood resilience: https://mwrd.org/education/tours/virtual-tours
Black and white historical photo showing workers constructing a section of the Calumet Intercepting Sewer system on September 7, 1923. Several men are working in a deep, narrow trench, installing large pipes and reinforcing the sides with wooden supports. The scene captures the scale and effort of early 20th-century sewer construction.
November 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Historical Photo of the Day: Sewer construction viewed looking east near the intersection of Houston Avenue and 97th Street in Chicago on July 28, 1917. Learn how the MWRD improves our water environment, protects public health and builds flood resilience: https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
Sewer construction on July 28, 1917, viewed looking east near the intersection of Houston Avenue and 97th Street in Chicago. The black and white photo shows workers and equipment along a partially built sewer line, with railroad tracks and large pipes visible in a deep trench. Trees and utility poles line the background.
October 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of new dock at the Western Avenue electrical substation on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, viewed from the 8-Track Rail Bridge looking northeast, on December 29, 1908. Learn more about the work of the MWRD:
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
Construction of new dock at the Western Avenue electrical substation on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, viewed from the 8-Track Rail Bridge looking northeast, on December 29, 1908. The black and white photo shows workers, cranes, and barges along the canal, with a large brick substation building and a steel truss bridge visible in the background.
October 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Prevent zombie rain barrels! Winterize your barrels before freezing temperatures creep in to keep them in tip-top shape for spring. Learn how at mwrd.org/rain-barrels.

Happy Halloween from the MWRD! 🧟‍♂️🎃
A Halloween graphic features two spooky, weathered rain barrels, one gray and one blue, against a dark brick wall covered in cobwebs. Orange text reads, “Happy Halloween!” and “Winterize barrels before freezing temperatures creep in!” White and green lettering across the barrels says, “Prevent Zombie Rain Barrels.” The graphic directs viewers to mwrd.org/rain-barrels to learn how to winterize their barrels.
October 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Join us in-person or virtually for the MWRD Monitoring and Research Seminar on Friday, October 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Balancing Carbon Management, Energy Management, Energy Production and Nutrient Removal at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant in Schaumburg, IL
➡️ https://ow.ly/GYfc51013IF

#MWRD #research
A graphic for the MWRD Monitoring & Research Seminar on October 30, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Topic: “Balancing Carbon Management, Energy Management, Energy Production and Nutrient Removal at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant in Schaumburg, IL,” presented by Levi Straka, Ph.D. Includes event details, contact info, and a photo of the speaker with an aerial view of a water reclamation facility. In-person and virtual attendance options available.
October 26, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Historical Photo of the Day: Assembly of a pump at the Calumet Pumping Station on June 23, 1920. Learn how the MWRD improves our water environment: https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/protecting-water-quality
Black and white historical photo showing the assembly of a large pump inside the Calumet Pumping Station on June 23, 1920. The image features industrial pipes, machinery, and work platforms in a spacious brick-walled facility, illustrating early 20th-century water infrastructure.
October 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Today we dedicated Larry Robb Park in Countryside bringing fun and environmental benefits together with playground features, two rain gardens and a permeable parking lot that captures stormwater and reduces flooding to create a greener, resilient community 🌿💧

Group of city officials with Countryside, MWRD commissioners and community members cutting a blue ribbon under a tent labeled 'The City of Countryside' during a public event.
October 29, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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📷 Construction of a new Lock No. 5 at Jackson Street in Joliet, Illinois, on March 24, 1899.

🏗 Learn about the work of the MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
Black and white historical photo showing the construction of a new Lock No. 5 at Jackson Street in Joliet, Illinois, on March 24, 1899. Workers are building the lock structure with wooden scaffolding and stone, while a bridge spans the construction site above. The area is filled with construction materials and equipment.
October 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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📷 A view to the southwest showing the southern abutment for the California Avenue Bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago, on March 28, 1924. The bridge was completed in 1926. Learn more about the work of the MWRD 📽⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
October 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Historical Photo of the Day: A northward view of two police officers on McCormick Boulevard between Howard and Oakton Streets in Skokie on May 4, 1928. Learn how the MWRD improves our water environment, protects public health and builds flood resilience: https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
A black and white photo taken on May 4, 1928, shows a northward view of two police officers riding motorcycles on McCormick Boulevard between Howard and Oakton Streets in Skokie. The scene is directly east of the MWRD's O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant (formerly North Side), which was nearly completed at the time. Industrial structures and a smokestack are visible in the background.
October 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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My staff and I had a wonderful time at our "Fight the Flood" community action pop up! Thank you to MWRD Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda for providing the community wth these essential resources and information as well as to the Village of Hoffman Estates for hosting!
October 25, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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The MWRD joined City of Countryside officials on Thursday, Oct. 29, to celebrate the completion of the improvements at Larry Robb Park, including two rain gardens and a permeable parking lot designed to capture more stormwater per rain event.

📰 https://ow.ly/q20o5102C8W
An overlayed photo features a group of people, including local officials and community members, participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony under a tent labeled "The City of Countryside" at Larry Robb Park. In the background photo, a park sign reads "Larry Robb Park, City of Countryside." The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago logo is displayed below, along with text describing the completion of green infrastructure improvements at the park. A collage of photos showing the new features at Larry Robb Park, including a rain garden, permeable pavement, a playground, and groups of people attending the park’s opening event. The images highlight the green infrastructure improvements and community gathering spaces within the park.
October 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Five contract opportunities!

1️⃣ Repair and Maintenance of Debris, Pontoon, and Skimmer Boats

Details: mwrd.app/Cntrctann

Learn more: mwrd.org/doing-business/procurement-and-materials-management

#MWRD #Chicago #contracts
Digital dollar sign with text inviting bids for five contract opportunities from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Details are online at mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago graphic. Digital dollar sign with text inviting bids for repair and maintenance of debris, pontoon, and skimmer boats, bid opening on 11/17/2026 at 11 AM. Details are online at mwrd.app/Cntrctann.
October 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Five contract opportunities!

2️⃣ Furnishing and Delivering Sodium Bisulfite

3️⃣ Furnish and Deliver Parts and Repair Services for Sluice Gate Valve Actuators

Details: mwrd.app/Cntrctann

Learn more: mwrd.org/doing-business/procurement-and-materials-management

#MWRD #Chicago #contracts
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago graphic. Digital dollar sign with text inviting bids for furnishing and delivering sodium bisulfite, contract number 27-640-11, bid opening on 11/17/2026 at 11 AM. Details are online at mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago graphic. Digital dollar sign with text inviting bids for furnishing and repairing sluice gate valve actuators, contract 26-654-11, opening 11/17/2026 at 11 AM. Details are online at mwrd.app/Cntrctann.
October 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Five contract opportunities!

4️⃣ Sign Language Interpreter Services for a Three-Year Period

5️⃣ Lyons and McCook Levee Improvements Project

Details: mwrd.app/Cntrctann

Learn more: mwrd.org/doing-business/procurement-and-materials-management

#MWRD #Chicago #contracts
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago graphic. Digital dollar sign with text inviting bids for sign language interpreter services over three years, bid opening on 11/20/2026 at 11 AM. Details are online at mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago graphic. Digital dollar sign with text inviting bids for Lyons and McCook Levee Improvements Project, contract 13-199-3F, opening on 12/1/2026 at 11 AM. Details are online at mwrd.app/Cntrctann.
October 28, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Join us on Wednesday at 11:00a.m. for the Lower Des Plaines River Watershed Planning Council Meeting.

Details & meeting link: https://mwrd.org/events/ldpr-wpc-q4

🌊 United States Army Corps of Engineers Grant Offerings

More: mwrd.org/wpc

#MWRD #CookCounty #watershed #stormwater
Lower Des Plaines River Tributaries Watershed Planning Council Meeting announcement. The graphic features a map highlighting the Lower Des Plaines River Tributaries Watershed area, with event details: Q4 meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM as a virtual event. The bottom section encourages viewers to stay updated on MWRD projects, ordinance revisions, maintenance work, local stormwater issues, and updates from other agencies. Website: mwrd.org/wpc.
October 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM