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The A.M. Thompson: Still Going Strong After 76 Years

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The A.M. Thompson: Still Going Strong After 76 Years

September 5, 2025

This is another column that was prompted by recent photos. These shots were of a towboat, resplendent in a coat of fresh summer paint, with closeups showing the vessel looking… Read More

Corps Pursues Alternatives For Chicago Dredged Materials

April 4, 2025

By Jacob Zdrojewski, Chicago Engineer District The Chicago Engineer District remains committed to maintaining a safe and fully functioning navigation system within Calumet Harbor and River. As part of this effort,… Read More

Watco Announces Business Model Adjustments At Chicago Ferro Terminal

March 18, 2019

Watco Companies LLC, Pittsburg, Kan., announced February 22 that after considering the concerns of the community, Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski-Garza, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Environmental… Read More

Kindra Responds To Industry Challenges

March 5, 2018

The mv. Morgan, outbound at 92nd Street. (photo courtesy of Kindra Lake Towing) It’s not often that two people bond over a fascination with barges. It’s even rarer that they… Read More