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MWRD plans $5.5 million payment to Crestwood to aid flood control initiative near Calumet-Sag Channel

The project dovetails with flood control efforts in nearby Midlothian and Robbins.

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Community members invited to press conference about completion of 154th St. renovations

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 154th St. and Broadway Ave on Dec. 23 at 11: 00A.M. to celebrate infrastructure improvements.

‘Find another location’ : Allies advocate against displacement caused by Myrtle Ave. pond and park

It was a hail mary to halt a stormwater project that aims to reduce local flooding but has displaced longtime families.

FEMA accepting public comment of environmental assessment of Myrtle Ave. pond project

The public has until December 6 at 5:00 P.M. to review the draft document and provide a response.

With environmental review underway, FEMA encourages public participation for pond and park initiative

Submit feedback to city, state, and federal officials.

With rampant drug trafficking, MWRD doubles down on stormwater initiative

Fentanyl overdoses and carjackings aren't stopping the water treatment agency from building a pond on 153rd St. and Myrtle Ave.

With some still without power, Harvey distributing free cleaning supplies
With ongoing power outage, Harvey distributing hot meals at city’s public works building

Distribution begins at 6PM, according to a citywide text alert. This comes as high winds and and heavy rainfall rocked the Chicago-area earlier this week.

Breaking down the proposed Harvey Central Park project

Harvey wants to build a new public park overseen by the city. But after seeking state dollars, officials abruptly withdrew its funding application.

155th Street could become more biker friendly

Harvey received a $55,000 grant from the region's transit agency to begin preliminary studies around an on-street bike lane along the corridor.

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