4 Jun 2014

Officials mark construction end for East Chicago pipe lining project

Rep. Pete Visclosky, officials from East Chicago, Ind., and the Chicago District held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the end of construction for the East Chicago pipe lining project, June 4, 2014. This project will alleviate leakage and basement flooding in this residential area.

30 May 2014

Drew becomes 64th commander of Corps’ Chicago District

Col. Christopher T. Drew assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District from Col. Frederic A. Drummond Jr. during a Change of Command ceremony at the Harold Washington Library, May 30, 2014. Drew becomes the 64th commander of the district, which has been responsible for water resources development in the Chicago metropolitan

28 May 2014

Roemhildt takes command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

Col. Steven J. Roemhildt assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Great Lakes and Ohio River Division from outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Margaret W. Burcham during a ceremony here today. USACE Deputy Chief of Engineers Maj. Gen. Todd T. Semonite presided over the transfer of leadership while the USACE Command Sgt. Maj. Karl J. Groninger oversaw the exchange of colors.

16 May 2014

Officials mark construction end for Gary Black Oak sewer improvement project

Rep. Peter Visclosky, local officials, and the Corps held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the construction end for the Gary Black Oak phase II sewer improvement project in Gary, Ind., May 16, 2014.

13 May 2014

Officials to mark construction end for Gary Black Oak sewer improvement project

Rep. Peter Visclosky, officials from Gary, Ind., and the Corps will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the end of construction for the Gary Black Oak phase II sewer improvement project, Friday, May 16, 2014.

5 May 2014

Chicago Park District and Corps host public meeting for Jackson Park project

The CPD in cooperation with the Corps will host a community meeting to discuss the Jackson Park Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Project, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at 6 p.m. at the Jackson Park Fieldhouse: 6401 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL. 60637. The Corps posted for a 30-day public review a draft study report and Environmental

21 Apr 2014

Officials mark construction end for Griffith sewer improvement project

A ribbon cutting ceremony held to mark the end of construction for the Griffith, Ind. sewer improvement project April 21, 2014. The purpose of this project, at the southern part of Griffith along Elm Street and Cline Avenue, is to allow for separation of sanitary and storm sewage systems, and alleviate occasional storm water backup and overflow

11 Apr 2014

Corps releases Jackson Park draft study report for public comment

The Corps has posted for a 30-day public review a draft study report and Environmental Assessment for the Jackson Park Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Project April 11, 2014. The project site consists of approximately 155 acres of natural land along the western coast of Lake Michigan between 56th and 67th streets. The Chicago Park

12 Mar 2014

PR14-007 5th Annual Spring Cleanup to be held at Yatesville Lake

Louisa, KY – Volunteers are invited to take part in Yatesville Lake’s 5th Annual Spring Cleanup on

5 Mar 2014

Corps to hold public meeting for 2014 Indiana Harbor dredging schedule

A public meeting will be held in East Chicago, Ind., March 13, 2014, to present the Indiana Harbor and Canal 2014 dredging schedule and activities.