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Assistant avatar Alt Text: Black and white historical photograph of a train on elevated tracks, transporting coal to the 95th Street pumping station in Chicago. The train is seen on a bridge-like structure, with industrial buildings and a smokestack in the foreground. The image dates back to April 1, 1921.

Assistant avatar Alt Text: Black and white historical photograph of a train on elevated tracks, transporting coal to the 95th Street pumping station in Chicago. The train is seen on a bridge-like structure, with industrial buildings and a smokestack in the foreground. The image dates back to April 1, 1921.

📷 A train on elevated tracks for delivering coal to the 95th Street pumping station in Chicago on April 1, 1921. The MWRD built a newer pumping station to the south on Baltimore Avenue in 1925. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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Black and white photograph showing a construction worker inside a tunnel during the construction of the Calumet Intercepting Sewer on April 11, 1924. The worker is standing in the center of the tunnel, which has brick walls and pipes running along the ceiling. The worker appears to be adjusting his hat, with a focused expression.

Black and white photograph showing a construction worker inside a tunnel during the construction of the Calumet Intercepting Sewer on April 11, 1924. The worker is standing in the center of the tunnel, which has brick walls and pipes running along the ceiling. The worker appears to be adjusting his hat, with a focused expression.

📷 A view inside a section of tunnel during construction of the Calumet Intercepting Sewer on April 11, 1924. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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Black and white historical photograph showing workers assembling large 60-inch air lines at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie on February 14, 1924. The image features several men in work clothes, some using tools, as they connect pipes that lead to aeration tanks. The pipes are positioned in a trench, with wooden supports overhead. The date "Feb 14 '24" is visible in the lower corner.

Black and white historical photograph showing workers assembling large 60-inch air lines at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie on February 14, 1924. The image features several men in work clothes, some using tools, as they connect pipes that lead to aeration tanks. The pipes are positioned in a trench, with wooden supports overhead. The date "Feb 14 '24" is visible in the lower corner.

📷 Assembly of 60-inch air lines at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie on February 14, 1924.

📣 Join us on Saturday, May 2, for the O’Brien Open House from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. https://mwrd.org/events/mwrd-open-house-and-tour

See you soon! #ChicagoWaterWeek

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Black and white historical photograph showing the Cicero Avenue bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on October 11, 1926. The image captures the bridge under construction, with steel arches visible and workers present on the bridge. Construction materials, including large blocks, are scattered across the roadway. The scene is set against a cloudy sky, emphasizing the industrial atmosphere of the time.

Black and white historical photograph showing the Cicero Avenue bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on October 11, 1926. The image captures the bridge under construction, with steel arches visible and workers present on the bridge. Construction materials, including large blocks, are scattered across the roadway. The scene is set against a cloudy sky, emphasizing the industrial atmosphere of the time.

Historical Photo of the Day: A view from the Cicero Avenue bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on October 11, 1926. Learn more about the Chicago Area Waterway System ⚓⬇️
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Yellow circular badge on a white background urging action for Overflow Action Day by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and Friends of the Chicago River. Large blue text reads, “Act! It’s an Overflow Action Day” on the upper half of the badge with the logos of the organizations below.

Yellow circular badge on a white background urging action for Overflow Action Day by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and Friends of the Chicago River. Large blue text reads, “Act! It’s an Overflow Action Day” on the upper half of the badge with the logos of the organizations below.

Overflow Action Alert

Heavy rain is expected in the #Chicago area this evening. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:

• Delay showers and baths
• Flush less frequently
• Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

MWRD.org/OAD

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Celebrate Earth Day with the MWRD!

On Saturday, April 18, join us and our partners across the region as we roll up our sleeves and connect with the community at four events in Cook County.
MWRD.org/events

#MWRD #EarthDay

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Black and white historical photograph showing a construction site in Skokie, Illinois, on September 7, 1926. Workers are present alongside paving equipment, including a large machine with a conveyor belt and a dump cart. In the background, a large industrial building and a smokestack are visible, with piles of material nearby. The scene captures the construction of McCormick Boulevard, built by the Sanitary District, honoring Robert Rutherford McCormick, its President from 1905 to 1910.

Black and white historical photograph showing a construction site in Skokie, Illinois, on September 7, 1926. Workers are present alongside paving equipment, including a large machine with a conveyor belt and a dump cart. In the background, a large industrial building and a smokestack are visible, with piles of material nearby. The scene captures the construction of McCormick Boulevard, built by the Sanitary District, honoring Robert Rutherford McCormick, its President from 1905 to 1910.

📷 A view to the northwest showing workers and paving equipment during construction of McCormick Boulevard between Howard Street and Oakton Street in Skokie, Illinois, on September 7, 1926. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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Announcement for the Quarterly Watershed Planning Council Meeting focused on the Cal-Sag Channel Watershed, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM, held at Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave, Willow Springs, with a map highlighting the watershed area and information on staying updated with MWRD projects and local stormwater issues.

Announcement for the Quarterly Watershed Planning Council Meeting focused on the Cal-Sag Channel Watershed, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM, held at Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave, Willow Springs, with a map highlighting the watershed area and information on staying updated with MWRD projects and local stormwater issues.

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. for the 2026 Q2 Watershed Planning Council Meeting for the Cal-Sag Channel #Watershed.

Location:
Willow Springs Community Center
8156 Archer Ave, Willow Springs

Read more & join us:
mwrd.org/events/cal-s...

Learn more at mwrd.org/wpc

#MWRD #CookCounty

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Invitation to Bid graphic. Large digital dollar sign on the left. Text reads: "Invitation to Bid. Contract Number: 26-847-11. Truck Hauling of Liquid Sludge from the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant. Bid Opening: 5/5/2026 at 11:00 AM." Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seal is centered above the contract details. At the bottom, a yellow box displays the link: mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Dark blue background.

Invitation to Bid graphic. Large digital dollar sign on the left. Text reads: "Invitation to Bid. Contract Number: 26-847-11. Truck Hauling of Liquid Sludge from the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant. Bid Opening: 5/5/2026 at 11:00 AM." Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seal is centered above the contract details. At the bottom, a yellow box displays the link: mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Dark blue background.

New opportunity! Review the latest invitation to bid on MWRD contracts.

Contract number: 26-847-11. Truck Hauling of Liquid Sludge from the Lemont Water
Reclamation Plant.
mwrd.app/Cntrctann/

Learn more: https://ow.ly/rkKb50YJV9G

#MWRD #Chicago #Lemont #opportunity #contracts

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A historic black-and-white photograph showing a steamship passing through a swing bridge on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. The view is from the south side of the canal, with the large steamship in the background and a smaller boat in the foreground emitting steam. The scene includes a construction crane and a stone embankment along the canal, capturing a moment from April 20, 1921, in an area that is now Richard J. Daley Park and boat launch.

A historic black-and-white photograph showing a steamship passing through a swing bridge on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. The view is from the south side of the canal, with the large steamship in the background and a smaller boat in the foreground emitting steam. The scene includes a construction crane and a stone embankment along the canal, capturing a moment from April 20, 1921, in an area that is now Richard J. Daley Park and boat launch.

📷 A steamship passes through a swing bridge at Western Avenue on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on April 20, 1921, viewed from the south side of the canal that is the current home to Richard J. Daley Park and boat launch.

📽 Learn more ⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4

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Yellow circular badge on a white background urging action for Overflow Action Day by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and Friends of the Chicago River. Large blue text reads, “Act! It’s an Overflow Action Day” on the upper half of the badge with the logos of the organizations below.

Yellow circular badge on a white background urging action for Overflow Action Day by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and Friends of the Chicago River. Large blue text reads, “Act! It’s an Overflow Action Day” on the upper half of the badge with the logos of the organizations below.

Overflow Action Alert

Heavy rain is expected in the #Chicago area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:

• Delay showers and baths
• Flush less frequently
• Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

MWRD.org/OAD

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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.

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.

The #MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting in person.

Thur. April 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
100 East Erie Street, #Chicago

Live stream: https://ow.ly/6q1Y50Yoy6N

mwrd.org/news/mwrd-board-commissioners-meet-thursday-april-16-1030-am

MWRD Board of Commissioners: https://ow.ly/hWkz50Yoy6L

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Graphic for a quarterly Watershed Planning Council meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The featured watershed is the Little Calumet River (Q2). The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and will be held as a virtual event. A map of Cook County highlights the Little Calumet River watershed in the southern area. Text encourages residents to stay updated on watershed projects, ordinance revisions, maintenance work, local stormwater issues, and interagency updates, with a link to mwrd.org/wpc.

Graphic for a quarterly Watershed Planning Council meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The featured watershed is the Little Calumet River (Q2). The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and will be held as a virtual event. A map of Cook County highlights the Little Calumet River watershed in the southern area. Text encourages residents to stay updated on watershed projects, ordinance revisions, maintenance work, local stormwater issues, and interagency updates, with a link to mwrd.org/wpc.

Join us on Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2026 Q2 Watershed Planning Council Meeting for the Little Calumet River Watershed.

Learn more and join the livestream:
https://mwrd.org/events/littlecal-wpc-q2

Visit mwrd.org/wpc.

#MWRD #CookCounty #watershed

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📷 Construction of the foundation for the pumping station at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant on June 24, 1927.

🏠 Join us on Saturday, May 16, for the Stickney Open House from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. https://mwrd.org/events/mwrd-open-house-and-tour-0

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A group photo in front of a brick wall on a white background featuring Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) commisssioners and staff, Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (6th Dist.), and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek at the Lyons Township Stormwater and Infrastructure Updates Luncheon. The MWRD logo and text "Learn more at MWRD.org/News," appears at the bottom.

A group photo in front of a brick wall on a white background featuring Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) commisssioners and staff, Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (6th Dist.), and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek at the Lyons Township Stormwater and Infrastructure Updates Luncheon. The MWRD logo and text "Learn more at MWRD.org/News," appears at the bottom.

Top photo: MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn stands at a lectern addressing a seated audience, with MWRD Commissioner Beth McElroy Kirkwood standing nearby, during the Lyons Township Stormwater and Infrastructure Updates Luncheon. Bottom photo: The presentation focuses on MWRD’s infrastructure projects, including flood protection and green infrastructure initiatives, with attendees listening attentively in a large meeting room.

Top photo: MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn stands at a lectern addressing a seated audience, with MWRD Commissioner Beth McElroy Kirkwood standing nearby, during the Lyons Township Stormwater and Infrastructure Updates Luncheon. Bottom photo: The presentation focuses on MWRD’s infrastructure projects, including flood protection and green infrastructure initiatives, with attendees listening attentively in a large meeting room.

Mayors, managers, public works staff, labor leaders and residents gathered to learn about the many innovative and ambitious projects that the MWRD and partners are developing and investing in to build a thriving Lyons Township.

Learn more:
https://ow.ly/QfhY50YInB3

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A black and white historical photograph taken on May 20, 1904, shows a group of workers at the Loomis Street bridge construction site. Several men are standing and working with wheelbarrows, lumber, and other building materials. Large industrial structures are visible in the background, along with piles of wood and construction debris.

A black and white historical photograph taken on May 20, 1904, shows a group of workers at the Loomis Street bridge construction site. Several men are standing and working with wheelbarrows, lumber, and other building materials. Large industrial structures are visible in the background, along with piles of wood and construction debris.

📷 Construction of a bridge at Loomis Street over the South Branch of the Chicago River in 1904. The Sanitary District (now MWRD) built the bridge between 1902 and 1904.

📽 Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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Black and white historical photo showing the early construction of the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant on October 3, 1922. Several workers are building concrete structures and wooden forms on a large, open construction site. Construction materials, early 20th-century vehicles, and equipment are visible in the background, with flat land and utility poles stretching into the distance.

Black and white historical photo showing the early construction of the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant on October 3, 1922. Several workers are building concrete structures and wooden forms on a large, open construction site. Construction materials, early 20th-century vehicles, and equipment are visible in the background, with flat land and utility poles stretching into the distance.

📷 Construction of the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant on October 3, 1922.

📣 Join us on Saturday, May 30, for the Calumet Open House from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 400 E. 130th Street, Chicago: https://mwrd.org/events/mwrd-open-house-and-tour-1

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A photograph taken on September 24, 1920, shows excavation work for the Calumet Sag intercepting sewer near 107th and South Park Avenue in Chicago. In the foreground, a worker stands beside a rail car on a dirt embankment. In the center, a large steam-powered excavator is digging into the earth, with its boom extended toward a pile of soil. Another worker is visible on the far side of the excavation site, and open fields stretch into the background.

A photograph taken on September 24, 1920, shows excavation work for the Calumet Sag intercepting sewer near 107th and South Park Avenue in Chicago. In the foreground, a worker stands beside a rail car on a dirt embankment. In the center, a large steam-powered excavator is digging into the earth, with its boom extended toward a pile of soil. Another worker is visible on the far side of the excavation site, and open fields stretch into the background.

📷 Excavation for the Calumet Sag intercepting sewer on September 24, 1920, in an area near 107th and South Park Avenue in Chicago, looking north from 107th Street.

📣 Learn how the #MWRD protects public health on our April 14 virtual tour. Register: https://mwrd.org/education/tours/virtual-tours

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Students and an adult stand together at a career fair, watching an interactive screen displaying an animated water treatment demonstration with fish and aeration graphics at a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago booth in a school gym.

Students and an adult stand together at a career fair, watching an interactive screen displaying an animated water treatment demonstration with fish and aeration graphics at a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago booth in a school gym.

Exploring careers that make an impact! 5th–8th grade #students at Lenart Regional Gifted Center in #Chatham connected with the #MWRD Public Affairs team to learn about careers and discover how their future work can help protect our water and communities.

MWRD.org

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Aerial view of downtown Chicago skyline along Lake Michigan, with numerous sailboats anchored in the harbor in the foreground. A translucent box centered over the image reads “Join Our Team!” in large blue text. A dark blue banner at the bottom displays “MWRD.org/careers” alongside social media icons.

Aerial view of downtown Chicago skyline along Lake Michigan, with numerous sailboats anchored in the harbor in the foreground. A translucent box centered over the image reads “Join Our Team!” in large blue text. A dark blue banner at the bottom displays “MWRD.org/careers” alongside social media icons.

We are accepting applications until April 24, 2026 for the following #jobs:
• Hoisting Engineer
• Head Assistant Attorney

Apply to join a leading organization committed to protecting the environment in #CookCounty:
jobapscloud.com/mwrd/

More: mwrd.org/careers

#MWRD #Chicago

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Black and white historical photo showing the construction site of the Des Plaines River Sewage Treatment Works on August 20, 1920. In the foreground, there is a small wooden building, construction materials, and equipment scattered around an excavation area. In the background, an open field is visible with a biplane marked "U.S. Mail" parked on the grass, and several trees line the horizon.

Black and white historical photo showing the construction site of the Des Plaines River Sewage Treatment Works on August 20, 1920. In the foreground, there is a small wooden building, construction materials, and equipment scattered around an excavation area. In the background, an open field is visible with a biplane marked "U.S. Mail" parked on the grass, and several trees line the horizon.

📷 Construction of the Des Plaines River Sewage Treatment Works on August 20, 1920, an early treatment plant located at Roosevelt Road and 1st Avenue in Forest Park.

📽 Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4

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Black and white historical photo showing workers and horse-drawn carts excavating land for the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal in the 1890s. Several men stand in the foreground, while others work with horses and equipment in the background. Smoke rises from machinery in the distance, and the landscape is flat and open.

Black and white historical photo showing workers and horse-drawn carts excavating land for the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal in the 1890s. Several men stand in the foreground, while others work with horses and equipment in the background. Smoke rises from machinery in the distance, and the landscape is flat and open.

📷 Excavation for the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal in the 1890s. The exact location is not known.

📽 Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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Invitation to Bid graphic from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Large blue digital dollar sign on the left. Text: "Invitation to Bid. Contract Number: 26-362-11. Public Tender of Bids for a 10-Year Lease on 525+ Square Feet of District Real Estate at 6001 West Pershing Road in Cicero, Illinois. Bid Opening: 4/28/2026 at 11:00 AM." MWRD seal at top center. Yellow button at bottom: mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Dark blue background.

Invitation to Bid graphic from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Large blue digital dollar sign on the left. Text: "Invitation to Bid. Contract Number: 26-362-11. Public Tender of Bids for a 10-Year Lease on 525+ Square Feet of District Real Estate at 6001 West Pershing Road in Cicero, Illinois. Bid Opening: 4/28/2026 at 11:00 AM." MWRD seal at top center. Yellow button at bottom: mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Dark blue background.

New opportunity to bid on #MWRD #contracts! Contract number: 26-362-11. Public Tender of Bids for a 10-Year Lease on 525+ Sqaure Feet of District Real Estate Located at 6001 W. Pershing Road in #Cicero, Illinois.
mwrd.app/Cntrctann

Learn more: https://ow.ly/OsZi50YFIlh
#opportunity

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Black and white historical photo showing workers pouring concrete into wooden forms for the effluent conduit at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant construction site on December 11, 1923. Two workers stand on a wooden plank above the conduit, each with a wheelbarrow, while several other workers stand below, preparing the structure. The background shows a large dirt embankment.

Black and white historical photo showing workers pouring concrete into wooden forms for the effluent conduit at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant construction site on December 11, 1923. Two workers stand on a wooden plank above the conduit, each with a wheelbarrow, while several other workers stand below, preparing the structure. The background shows a large dirt embankment.

📷 Workers pour concrete into wood forms on the effluent conduit for the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant during construction on December 11, 1923.

📣 Join us on Saturday, May 2, for the O’Brien Open House from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. https://mwrd.org/events/mwrd-open-house-and-tour

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Invitation to Bid graphic. Large digital dollar sign on the left. Text reads: "Invitation to Bid. Contract Number: 26-361-11. Public Tender of Bids for a 10-Year Lease on 860+ Square Feet of District Real Estate Located at 100 East Erie Street in Chicago, Illinois. Bid Opening: 4/28/2026 at 11:00 AM." Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seal is centered above the contract details. At the bottom, a yellow box displays the link: mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Dark blue background.

Invitation to Bid graphic. Large digital dollar sign on the left. Text reads: "Invitation to Bid. Contract Number: 26-361-11. Public Tender of Bids for a 10-Year Lease on 860+ Square Feet of District Real Estate Located at 100 East Erie Street in Chicago, Illinois. Bid Opening: 4/28/2026 at 11:00 AM." Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seal is centered above the contract details. At the bottom, a yellow box displays the link: mwrd.app/Cntrctann. Dark blue background.

New opportunity! Review the latest invitation to bid on #MWRD #contracts. Contract number: 26-361-11. Public Tender of Bids for a 10-Year Lease on 860+ Square Feet of District Real Estate Located at 100 East Erie Street in Chicago, Illinois. mwrd.app/Cntrctann/

Learn more: https://ow.ly/PqSK50YFFNT

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A promotional graphic for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th. The image features a blue medication disposal box and the message "Think Inside the Box for Unused Drugs." The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seal and a list of board commissioners are shown at the bottom. The graphic encourages safe disposal of unused medications.

A promotional graphic for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th. The image features a blue medication disposal box and the message "Think Inside the Box for Unused Drugs." The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seal and a list of board commissioners are shown at the bottom. The graphic encourages safe disposal of unused medications.

The MWRD is participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Collections will take place at our locations in Chicago, Cicero, and Skokie:
https://ow.ly/Clhu50YFexs

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Graphic promoting the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s “Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree” Free Sapling Program. The top text reads “Free Oak Trees!” in large white letters on a dark green leafy background. On the left, a tan flyer with a green hill and a green tree illustration says “Free Sapling Program” in dark brown and green text. On the right, four illustrated oak leaves and acorns are labeled with colored boxes: “Bur” (white text on dark teal), “Pin” (white text on purple), “Red” (white text on red), and “Swamp White” (white text on orange). The background features dark green leaf patterns.

Graphic promoting the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s “Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree” Free Sapling Program. The top text reads “Free Oak Trees!” in large white letters on a dark green leafy background. On the left, a tan flyer with a green hill and a green tree illustration says “Free Sapling Program” in dark brown and green text. On the right, four illustrated oak leaves and acorns are labeled with colored boxes: “Bur” (white text on dark teal), “Pin” (white text on purple), “Red” (white text on red), and “Swamp White” (white text on orange). The background features dark green leaf patterns.

The MWRD's Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree free oak sapling program has begun & includes bur, pin, red, pin, & swamp white.

Trees are available for pick up on Wednesdays, April through October, 9 a.m. to noon.

Locations & details: https://ow.ly/l3Bs50YEvnJ

#MWRD #Chicago #trees #oak #free

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Black and white historical photo showing the early construction of a wastewater treatment plant near a riverbank in Glenview, Illinois, dated May 1, 1924. The image features a partially built concrete structure with workers on site and a horse-drawn cart in the background. Leafless trees line the river behind the construction area.

Black and white historical photo showing the early construction of a wastewater treatment plant near a riverbank in Glenview, Illinois, dated May 1, 1924. The image features a partially built concrete structure with workers on site and a horse-drawn cart in the background. Leafless trees line the river behind the construction area.

📷 Construction of an early wastewater treatment plant in Glenview near Henley Street and the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River on May 1, 1924.

📣 Join us on Saturday, May 2, at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie: https://mwrd.org/events/mwrd-open-house-and-tour

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Quarterly Watershed Planning Council Meeting promotional graphic. At the top left is the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) water drop logo. Large blue text reads: “Watershed Planning Council Meeting.” Below, a blue circle with “Q2” inside is next to bold black text: “Upper Salt Creek and Poplar Creek Watersheds.” Underneath, icons and text display the event details: Calendar icon with “Wednesday, April 8, 2026” Clock icon with “10:30 AM” Map pin icon with “Virtual Event” To the right, there is a small map of northeastern Illinois highlighting the Poplar Creek and Upper Salt Creek watersheds in color, with other watersheds labeled in lighter shades. At the bottom, a blue banner reads: “Stay updated on MWRD projects in your watershed, revisions to the Watershed Management Ordinance, maintenance work, local stormwater issues and updates from other government agencies.” Website: mwrd.org/wpc

Quarterly Watershed Planning Council Meeting promotional graphic. At the top left is the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) water drop logo. Large blue text reads: “Watershed Planning Council Meeting.” Below, a blue circle with “Q2” inside is next to bold black text: “Upper Salt Creek and Poplar Creek Watersheds.” Underneath, icons and text display the event details: Calendar icon with “Wednesday, April 8, 2026” Clock icon with “10:30 AM” Map pin icon with “Virtual Event” To the right, there is a small map of northeastern Illinois highlighting the Poplar Creek and Upper Salt Creek watersheds in color, with other watersheds labeled in lighter shades. At the bottom, a blue banner reads: “Stay updated on MWRD projects in your watershed, revisions to the Watershed Management Ordinance, maintenance work, local stormwater issues and updates from other government agencies.” Website: mwrd.org/wpc

Join us on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. for the 2026 Q2 Watershed Planning Council Meeting for the Upper Salt Creek and Poplar Creek Watersheds.

Read more and join the livestream:
https://mwrd.org/events/poplar-usc-wpc-q2

Learn more at mwrd.org/wpc.

#MWRD #CookCounty #watershed

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A large brown pipe runs diagonally across the foreground outside the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie, Illinois. The plant’s historic brick building stands to the right, surrounded by trees and greenery under a clear blue sky. Text details on the image: Top left: “Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago” with the MWRD logo. Top right: “Chicago Water Week” with a blue water drop and city skyline graphic. Main headline: “O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant Open House and Tours” Event details: “Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 3500 Howard St., Skokie” Bottom left: “mwrd.org” and social media icons for Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, LinkedIn.

A large brown pipe runs diagonally across the foreground outside the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie, Illinois. The plant’s historic brick building stands to the right, surrounded by trees and greenery under a clear blue sky. Text details on the image: Top left: “Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago” with the MWRD logo. Top right: “Chicago Water Week” with a blue water drop and city skyline graphic. Main headline: “O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant Open House and Tours” Event details: “Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 3500 Howard St., Skokie” Bottom left: “mwrd.org” and social media icons for Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, LinkedIn.

Join us in 26 days! The #MWRD is proud to join the sixth annual #ChicagoWaterWeek by hosting an open house & tours in #Skokie on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, 3500 Howard St., Skokie
Details: https://ow.ly/rKk250YEt6p

#CWW2026 #Chicago #STEM

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