7 Jan 2020

Tree removal continues construction phase of North Branch Chicago River Habitat Restoration Project

Tree removal at Legion Park began on Jan 2, 2020, and continues the construction phase of the North Branch Chicago River Habitat Restoration Project. The contract option was awarded to Industria, Inc. of Des Plaines, Illinois, in September 2019 which also includes site restoration and native plantings.

5 Dec 2019

Chicago District wins top USACE award for FY19 Small Business program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District was recognized as the top district in USACE for awarding about 85% of its FY19 contracts to small businesses and about 20% of its contracts to disabled, veteran-owned small businesses at the 2019 Society of American Military Engineers’ Federal Small Business Conference in Dallas, Texas, last month. The awards, based Corps wide, were awarded by Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, USACE commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley Houston, HQUSACE.

2 Oct 2019

Officials mark end of Whiting water main, sewer improvement project

Oct. 1, 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), and Whiting Mayor Joseph Stahura held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a water main and sewer improvement project in Whiting, Indiana.

10 Sep 2019

Corps awards contract for Glenview storm-sewer improvement project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District awarded a $1.19 million contract Sept. 7, 2019, to Kovilic Construction Company, Inc., of Franklin Park, Illinois, for storm-sewer improvements for the Village of Glenview, Illinois.

18 Jun 2019

Public comment period extended again for draft Chicago Area Waterway System Dredged Material Management Plan, integrated Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is extending the public comment period for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and integrated Environmental Impact Statement from July 2, 2019, to Aug. 1, 2019.

3 Jun 2019

Public comment period extended for draft Chicago Area Waterway System Dredged Material Management Plan, integrated Environmental Impact Statement

(May 30, 2019) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is extending the public comment period for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP), and integrated Environmental Impact Statement from 45 to 60 days. The comment period began on May 3, 2019, and the new closing date is July 2, 2019 (changed from the original 45-day closing date of June 17, 2019).

9 May 2019

Officials to hold public meeting for 2019 Indiana Harbor dredging start

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and East Chicago Waterway Management District will hold a public meeting to present this year’s Indiana Harbor and Canal dredging schedule and activities.

3 May 2019

Public meetings to be held for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System Dredged Material Management Plan and integrated Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District and City of Chicago invite you to participate in public meetings for the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan and integrated Environmental Impact Statement.

2 May 2019

Corps of Engineers releases DuPage River, Illinois Feasibility Report, Integrated Environmental Assessment for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District released for public comment today the DuPage River, Illinois Feasibility Report and Integrated Environmental Assessment. The report provides a Recommended Plan to reduce flood risk in DuPage and Will counties in Illinois.

15 Apr 2019

Officials mark start of East Chicago water main replacement project

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), and East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a water main replacement project in East Chicago.