Politics & Government News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the final report for its Bubbly Creek Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the polluted Chicago waterway.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases the final report for the Bubbly Creek Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study.
- Highly polluted waterway could be improved by capping riverbed and restoring native habitat.
- South Fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River still bubbles to this day.
Read more: Bubbly Creek Cleanup Moves Forward with Corps Feasibility Study
Kenneth M. Kozlar is running for 2nd District state representative against incumbent Theresa Mah and candidate Bobby Martinez, speaking on neighborhood issues via an interview with the McKinley Park News.
- Kenneth M. Kozlar is running for state representative in the 2nd District of Illinois.
- In an interview, he introduces himself to the neighborhood and discusses local policy priorities.
- Kozlar faces incumbent Theresa Mah and candidate Bobby Martinez in the primary election on Tuesday, March 17.
Read more: Kozlar Pitches Alternative Vision, Neighborhood Connections in 2nd District Race
The Town Hall of the Southwest Environmental Alliance marshals community activists and elected officials to address local pollution, announce a community health study and oppose the permit for MAT Asphalt.
- The Southwest Environmental Alliance meeting draws a capacity crowd to the National Latino Education Institute.
- Elected officials attend from federal, state, county and city levels.
- New UIC study will measure pollution impact on local communities; group rallies opposition to MAT Asphalt permit.
The foetid waters of the South Branch of the Chicago River (aka Bubbly Creek) recently rippled from a squad of boats sent from state and regional environmental agencies to hunt for Asian carp, an invasive fish that authorities are trying to keep from wreaking havoc on the ecology and fishing industries of the Great Lakes. Alarms sounded at the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) when October sampling for Asian carp DNA in the river environment discovered dozens of positive samples on Bubbly Creek, inspiring an on-the-water hunt for the aggressive fish.
Fortunately, no Asian carp — or any fish — have been found so far in Bubbly Creek, stated a November 8 press release from ACRCC. "At this time, water quality in this area of Bubbly Creek was found to be unlikely to support live fish," the release stated.
Read more: Asian Carp Committee Deploys Fish Fighters After DNA Detected in Bubbly Creek
Lifelong neighborhood resident Dayna Calderon shared her memories and updates about the McKinley Park Community Area on the Thursday, July 18, Extension 720 with Justin Kaufmann show from WGN Radio. During the broadcast, which also featured other Chicago topics, Calderon expounded on activities in the park and neighborhood, what the future may hold for development and gentrification, and general life in McKinley Park.
"We've got a really strong community right here," Calderon said on the show.
The McKinley Park segment begins at approximately 13 minutes, 45 seconds into Kaufmann's broadcast and runs for 15 minutes. Click here to visit the WGN Radio website and listen to the episode.
