Those involved in commercial navigation on the Illinois River and its tributaries are watching closely for the formation of ice. So far, major issues have not crept up, unlike in… Read More
Chicago Engineer District
Mike Walsh with the Chicago Engineer District reported to members of the Illinois River Carriers Association October 23 that hurricanes Helene and Milton have affected the projected closure of Lockport… Read More
The Chicago Engineer District is seeking public comments on a plan to lower the level of portions of Chicago waterways before storms to better prevent flooding. The Chicago Area Waterway… Read More
The Chicago Harbor Lock reopened April 15 after a five-month closure to reconstruct a portion of the north chamber wall, with similar closures expected over the next four winters. The… Read More
Scientists, engineers and contractors were scheduled to begin installing a temporary, experimental underwater Acoustic Deterrent System, or uADS, at Mississippi River Lock and Dam 19 between Keokuk, Iowa, and Hamilton, Ill., on… Read More
Dredging began at Indiana Harbor earlier last month and will continue through the fall, a continuation of the dredging that stopped in 2019 for the winter season, the Chicago Engineer… Read More
Col. Paul Culberson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District from Col. Aaron Reisinger during a virtual change-of-command ceremony last month at the district’s headquarters in… Read More
The Rock Island Engineer District announced to employees and stakeholders that some of its civil works missions will be transferred to the Chicago Engineer District. The operations of T.J. O’Brien… Read More
The Chicago Engineer District has extended the comment period for the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP), and integrated Environmental Impact Statement. Comments were originally due… Read More
