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by Michael Piskur
5:36pm
Mon Jan 9

Argument For Chicago Waterway Changes Strengthened By Study Findings

An Army Corps of Engineers study finds a steady decline in commercial shipping on Chicago-area waterways in recent years. The study has stoked the contentious Asian carp argument and the debate over the future of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and the series of canals and rivers connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River.
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by Michael Piskur
2:42pm
Wed Nov 23, 2011
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Two Illinois Cities Applauded For Green Infrastructure

Environment

A report by Natural Resources Defense Council recognizes two Illinois cities for leadership in implementing green infrastructure strategies to deal with stormwater challenges. Chicago and Aurora are among the list of 14 US communities highlighted in the Rooftops to Rivers II report.