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Northbrook West/Citation Lake Stormwater Project earns highest-priority ranking from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northbrook West/Citation Lake Stormwater Project earns highest-priority ranking from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Northbrook West/Citation Lake Stormwater Project earns highest-priority ranking from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Northbrook West/Citation Lake Stormwater Project earns highest-priority ranking from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Northfield Township Road District’s Phase II project placed in Group 1, the top tier, of MWRD’s 2026 Stormwater Partnership Program; construction could begin as early as 2027 NORTHBROOK, Illinois (July 21, 2026) — The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD)…

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Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD
Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD

Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn, President Kari K. Steele and Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia were elected by their peers on the Board of Commissioners to serve as officers. On January 9th the Board of Commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater…

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Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk 

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk 
Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk 

Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk  The candidacy of circuit court clerk challenger, Mariyana Spyropoulos, received the coveted endorsement of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. The founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition said he was pleased to endorse Spyropoulos for her steadfast commitment to justice, transparency and community…

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Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy
Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy Cristina Nonato, a candidate for the post of Water Reclamation District trustee in the Nov. 2, 2021 election is touting her wide-ranging ties to Democratic Party leaders. Nonatohas worked for the Circuit Court of Cook County for 12 years. Working her way all the way up…

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More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District
More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District

More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District Fundraiser set for September 26th in Park Ridge at 1 PM Cristina Nonato who is running for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 26th at 1130 N. Northwest Highway in Parkridge. Tickets are $75 each with sponsorships available for $$500, 1,000 and…

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Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board

Posted on August 22, 2021August 24, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board
Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board

Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board Cristina Nonato announced her candidacy for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board of trustees in the March 15, 2022 Democratic primary election. Nonato will host a reception to meet voters on August 28, 2021 at 912 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove from 3 PM to 6 PM….

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Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels

Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels
Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels

Water Reclamation District offers rain barrels Rain barrels help manage and control Rainer water run-off on your property and provides a way to water your lawn while reducing the costs of water service. New low pricing is available for MWRD rain barrels for Cook County residents: $21.96, seniors 65+ $10.98. Prices for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of…

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Green Party blasts County Clerk David Orr for impeding Water Reclamation District election

Posted on February 20, 2018 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Green Party blasts County Clerk David Orr for impeding Water Reclamation District election

Green Party blasts County Clerk David Orr for impeding Water Reclamation District election COOK COUNTY’S SECRET PRIMARY ELECTION There’s an office on March 20th ballots with no candidates listed—and election authorities aren’t trying to inform anyone about it. [Correction: This release was distributed by the Illinois Green Party not the Illinois GOP Republican Party. It lacked…

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Water Reclamation District opens the McCook reservoir to public viewing

Posted on July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Water Reclamation District opens the McCook reservoir to public viewing

Water Reclamation District opens the McCook reservoir to public viewing Latest MWRD engineering marvel set to open to the public. Call to register for McCook Reservoir tours  WHO: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will host public tours of the first phase of the McCook Reservoir set for completion in late 2017. WHAT:…

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Harry ‘Bus’ Yourell Was a Fighter to End

Posted on September 28, 2011October 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Harry ‘Bus’ Yourell Was a Fighter to End
Harry ‘Bus’ Yourell Was a Fighter to End

Harry ‘Bus’ Yourell Was a Fighter to End By Ray Hanania The first time I met Harry “Bus” Yourell was in 1978 while writing for the Southtown. At the time, he was the Worth Township Democratic Committeeman. I had written something nice about his Republican rival, Herbert V. Huskey, and “Bus” was giving me a piece…

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