Overnight storms brought more than 1.5 inches of rain in parts of the Chicago area Monday night, prompting sewage discharges into several local rivers.
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Oct 2, 2018 |
Sep 17, 2018 |
An effort by FEMA to better warn U.S. residents of major emergencies and threats raises concerns about privacy and how the system could potentially be abused.
Sep 17, 2018 |
The important role computer models play in predicting the impact of hurricanes. We speak with David Brannegan of Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois.
Sep 14, 2018 |
Ten soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard have been deployed to North Carolina to support relief efforts during and after Hurricane Florence.
Aug 14, 2018 |
From the top of the Sears Tower to the top of Alaskan mountains, Tom Skilling looks back on some of the highs from his 40-year career.
Aug 14, 2018 |
A recently passed revision to Illinois’ Humane Care for Animals Act clarifies the right of police to take custody of dogs or cats suffering from extreme heat, cold or other life-threatening conditions.
Aug 13, 2018 |
We speak with two Chicagoans who survived the crash of Aeromexico Flight 2431 in Durango. “Life has taken on kind of a different color – I hope it lasts awhile,” said the Rev. Esequiel Sanchez.
Jul 24, 2018 |
The latest on a major city infrastructure project that officials say was made necessary because of climate change.
Jul 13, 2018 |
A dozen states have enacted laws granting criminal immunity to those who enter vehicles to rescue domestic animals that appear to be suffering. Should Illinois be the 13th?
Jun 28, 2018 |
With summer heating up, Chicagoans can visit these air-conditioned facilities to catch a break from the heat.
Jun 22, 2018 |
Chicago has seen 6 inches of rain in June, well above the historical average of about 2.5 inches, according to data from the National Weather Service.
May 7, 2018 |
Why the fourth-coldest April on record also brought us summer-like temperatures – and what we can expect from the coming weeks.
Mar 2, 2018 |
A recent warm-weather spell might make it tempting to dig into your garden. But with another cold spell likely, Chicago Botanic Garden’s Boyce Tankersley says it’s too early to break out the garden shears.
Feb 21, 2018 |
The newly opened McCook Reservoir kept untreated sewage out of the lake, but not out of local rivers.
Feb 20, 2018 |
Melting snow and more than 2 inches of rain have caused flooding and sewer backups in and around Chicago.
Feb 19, 2018 |
A forecast of heavy rain, unseasonably warm temperatures and melting snow presents a flooding risk for Chicago. MWRD offers tips to prevent basement backups and reduce strain on local water systems.
