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Health

Commissioner Frank Avila presents resolution to highlight Chicago Veggie Pride Parade

The Chicago Veggie Pride Parade will be held in Grant Park on June 1 and is designed to raise awareness about the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Government

IIT’s winning green infrastructure design may become a reality as MWRD seeks to assist with construction

Illinois Institute for Technology won the small institution division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Campus RainWorks Challenge design competition.

Government

Federal funding available for impacted Cook County residents

Federal funding is available for residents of Cook County who sustained damage due to flooding that occurred between April 6 and May 5, 2013.

MWRD Mechanical Engineer offers expertise to UIC students (in Palatine Patch)

MWRD associate mechanical engineer WaShawn Brooks has served as a mentor and judge at the annual University of Illinois at Chicago's annual senior design competition since 2005.

Turkmenistan water official visits MWRD

A representative of Turkmenistan and others visited the MWRD to learn about water reclamation processes and how the Chicago area waterways operate.

Environment

Household hazardous waste collection set for June 1 at Rich South High School

Illinois residents may dispose of their household hazardous waste in on Sat., June 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL.

MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore, staff participate in Congressman Quigley Climate Tour (in Palatine Patch)

MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore and staff participated in Congressman Mike Quigley's Chicago Climate Tour.

Government

MWRD Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos explains flood prevention efforts

MWRD Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos explained ongoing flood prevention projects during a program held at the Rolling Meadows Public Library Tuesday evening.

Government

MWRD removes 440 pounds of medications from environment

MWRD police collected 440 pounds of unwanted medication from Cook County residents on April 27.

Government

MWRD to host public meeting to discuss Centennial Trail closure, detour

The MWRD is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. on May 9 at the Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs.

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