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State News
Drop in water levels worries towns around region
The Beacon-News (10/18)
Many towns in the Chicago area — a total of about 80, as well as the counties of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, Lake and McHenry — recently formed the Northwest Water Planning Alliance.
Illinois launches Asian carp anti-hunger program
The Wall Street Journal (9/22)
Minced Asian carp tacos? How about spaghetti with carp sauce? Illinois officials hope serving the invasive species on a plate is the creative solution to two big problems.
Un-reversing the Chicago River
WBEZ - Chicago, IL (7/11)
Back in the 19th century, Chicago had a problem: its river went the wrong way, washing sewage into its drinking water supply in Lake Michigan. The solution sounded crazy: turn the river around. But that’s just what Chicago did, and it’s been patting itself on the back ever since.
Water resources studied in Lake Zurich
Daily Herald (6/27)
A survey of Lake Zurich, IL residents regarding household water use and other water related issues is under way as part of a trendsetting effort to determine how the village can best manage its resources.
Kane County, Illinois: Water shortage by 2050?
The Beacon-News (6/1)
At the current water usage rate, and with projected population growth in Kane County, Illinois, the region could be facing water shortage issues by the year 2050.
COMMENTARY: Emanuel's Chicago is no longer 'Beirut by the lake'
The Christian Science Monitor (5/17)
Great man theories of city dynamics are hard to test but Chicago appears to have enjoyed a long period of good karma.
State Beach Resources
Illinois Bathing Beach Closings
Illinois Department of Public Health
Information on beach inspections, beach and pool closings, and current beach statistics.
Illinois Beach Monitoring and Closure/Advisory Practices
Natural Resources Defense Council
Illinois beach map and information on beach monitoring and closings.
Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Stretching leisurely for six and a half miles along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan in northern Illinois, the park encompasses the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state.
Illinois Department of Public Health Online
Illinois Department of Public Health
Recent news and many more informational links.
The Chicago Park District Swim Report
Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District manages the city's 31 lakefront and one in-land beach for the enjoyment of Chicago families and visitors.
State Beaches
Great Lakes Information Network
Last updated: July 12, 2006
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