IN-PERSON: Combined Sewer Overflow Public Notification Planning Meeting

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You are invited to join the City of Chicago and Friends of the Chicago River for an important Combined Sewer Overflow Public Notification Planning Meeting.  

Meeting Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, March 26 
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Horner Park Fieldhouse - Banquet Hall, 2741 W. Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Registration: Please RSVP in advance by emailing tmurray@chicagoriver.org
  • Getting There: Horner Park is transit accessible via Montrose bus, California bus, or a 10-minute walk from the Kimball Brown Line. Free street parking is available on Montrose and California, or use the public lot on California and Cullom Ave.
  • Accessibility: The Horner Park Fieldhouse is wheelchair accessible. The Banquet Hall is located on the basement level of the fieldhouse, which can be accessed by stairs or elevator.

Combined Sewer Overflows occur when heavy rains overwhelm the combined sewer system, causing a mix of stormwater and sewage to discharge into the river. This meeting is an opportunity to voice your thoughts on a new and improved public notification system that will keep our communities informed about when Combined Sewer Overflows happen and when it’s recommended to postpone on-the-water recreation.  

Combined Sewer Overflow events negatively impact water quality and public health: a more dynamic and accessible way to let river users know when there has been a Combined Sewer Overflow is the next step in developing and supporting safe, enjoyable access to the Chicago River. 

The meeting will include a presentation highlighting a proposed notification system, including discussion of proposed technology, notification locations, and when you can expect to see it on the river. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please review the recording of the meeting held via Zoom (Passcode: h2WosXX@) on Wednesday, March 19 and reach out to provide input.