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PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
1:54pm
Wed Feb 8

Report Reveals How River Reversal Could Protect Great Lakes, Reduce Coal Access

A new report that called for reversing the flow of the Chicago River to curb the invasion of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes may have gained attention from top Illinois politicians, but experts are already raising concerns about the proposal, including its price tag.

PI Original
by Michael Piskur
2:58pm
Fri Jan 27

Protecting Chicago's Waterways: Q & A With The U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers

Progress Illinois talked to members of the U.S. Army of Engineers team responsible for helping protect Chicago's waterways from invasive species, like Asian carp.