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News Releases by Month

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.
4 Apr 2019
Officials to mark start of East Chicago water main replacement project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), and East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a water main replacement project in the City of East Chicago.
19 Mar 2019
Officials mark start of Ambridge sewer improvement project
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, and the Gary Sanitary District held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a sewer improvement project in Gary.
13 Mar 2019
Officials to mark start of Ambridge sewer improvement project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, and the Gary Sanitary District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a sewer improvement project in the Ambridge area of Gary.
22 Feb 2019
USACE announces four Illinois coastal communities as recipient of beneficial use of dredged materials pilot project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced in December 2018 that four Illinois communities will be the recipient of a very competitive USACE pilot program for the beneficial use of dredged materials.
1 Aug 2018
Corps of Engineers releases DuPage River draft integrated feasibility report, environmental assessment for public comment
On July 31, 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District released for public comment the DuPage River draft integrated feasibility report and environmental assessment. The draft report provides a recommended plan to address flood risk on the DuPage River and its tributaries in the counties of DuPage and Will in Illinois.
17 Jul 2018
Public comments open for environmental infrastructure projects in Gary and East Chicago
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released for 30-day public review two environmental assessments under Section 219, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 1992, as amended. For public review are an environmental infrastructure project for sanitary sewer improvements in Gary, Indiana, and water main improvements for East Chicago, Indiana.
5 Jul 2018
Officials mark start of Country Club Hills water main replacement project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2), and Country Club Hills Mayor James Ford held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a water main replacement project in Country Club Hills, Ill.