Chicago District News Releases

An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

US Army Corps of Engineers

Chicago District Website

/ /

News Releases by Month

13 Apr 2022
Officials to mark beginning of Gary force main replacement project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Gary Mayor Jerome Prince will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of a force main replacement project.
12 Apr 2022
Officials to mark beginning of Portage sewer rehabilitation project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Portage Mayor Sue Lynch will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of a sewer rehabilitation project.
2 Mar 2022
Corps of Engineers to hold annual Industry Open House in Chicago
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District will hold its annual Industry Open House on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois.
22 Feb 2022
USACE Chicago District releases for public comment draft master plan for three USACE facilities
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (USACE) released for public comment the draft master plan for three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facilities: Mississinewa, Salamonie, and J. Edward Roush lakes; and integrated draft Environmental Assessment (EA). The project limits for the integrated master plan and EA encompass all Corps-owned property at each of the three lakes. USACE is accepting comments on the draft master plan and integrated EA through March 7, 2022. The draft master plan and integrated EA is available online at the following webpage, along with information on how to submit a public comment(s): https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Water-Management/Upper-Wabash/
20 Jan 2022
Corps of Engineers receives nearly $94 million from infrastructure bill for Chicago, Great Lakes
CHICAGO – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is receiving nearly $94 million in fiscal year 2022 through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, known as IIJA. IIJA will fund $57.4 million for construction projects including T.J. O’Brien Lock & Dam, Cook County, Illinois and five Continuing Authorities Program, known as CAP, projects across Illinois and Wisconsin. An additional $34.9 million will fund operations and maintenance projects at Algoma Harbor, Big Suamico River, Michigan City Harbor, the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Dispersal Barrier, and the Menesaha Dam on the Fox River in Wisconsin, as well as funding $1.5 million to complete the Chicago Shoreline General Reevaluation Report.
6 Dec 2021
Thirty-day public comment period for South Branch Pike River Ecosystem Restoration Project begins today
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District has released for public comment the draft Integrated Feasibility Report/Environmental Assessment on the potential impacts associated with ecosystem restoration of the South Branch Pike River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
19 Nov 2021
Chicago Area Waterway System updates to Water Control Manual for area locks, dams released for public comment
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is releasing for public comment the Chicago Area Waterway System Updates to the Water Control Manual for Chicago Lock and T.J. O’Brien Lock and Dam draft Environmental Assessment.
19 Nov 2021
Corps, officials mark end of Crown Point sewer infrastructure improvement project
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Crown Point Mayor David Uran held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the end of a sewer infrastructure improvement project in Crown Point, Indiana.
17 Nov 2021
Officials to mark end of Crown Point sewer infrastructure improvement project
On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Crown Point Mayor David Uran will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the end of a sewer infrastructure improvement project in Crown Point, Indiana.
18 Oct 2021
Corps, officials mark end of Porter County stormwater management infrastructure improvement project
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Porter County officials marked the end of a stormwater management infrastructure improvement project.