| Group discusses how to beautify channel |
1987-12-10 |
A task force assembled by the Metropolitan Sanitary District met to discuss plans to revitalize an eight-mile water corridor and encourage its use as a park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 10, 1987, p. 10 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Parks,
North Shore Channel |
| MSD will talk to mayors |
1985-05-12 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District commissioners will meet in the near future with suburban mayors to discuss a deadline for upgrading sanitary sewers. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, May 12, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal |
| Marina is still afloat |
1984-08-12 |
Chicago Metropolitan Sanitary District officials estimate that the feasibility study for a Skokie marina could take anywhere from two to five years. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, August 12, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Surveys and studies |
| MSD study buoys marina proposal |
1984-06-14 |
The Metropolitan Sanitary District is studying a proposal to move locks in the North Shore Channel. The move, along with the planned completion of the Deer Tunnel, could pave the way for development of the channel's banks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 14, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Community development |
| Engineers: McCormick Blvd may remain closed until Aug. 1 |
1982-04-29 |
An engineer with the Metropolitan Sanitary District says that work is almost completed and McCormick Boulevard between Howard and Oakton Streets may be reopened by August 1. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 29, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
McCormick Boulevard,
Streets - Maintenance and repair |
| Filing for MSD seat |
1982-01-07 |
Skokie resident Mannie H. Tucker, candidate for the Metropolitan Sanitary District Board, filed his nominating petition along with other Republican candidates for Cook County offices. |
The News, Thursday, January 7, 1982, p. 3 |
Tucker, Mannie,
Government - Cook County,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Elections |
| No funds for flood control |
1981-09-24 |
At the Sept. 20 meeting on floods in Skokie, Sen. Charles Percy attacked the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) which is funded by the federal government and is now under construction by the Metropolitan Sanitary District. |
The News, Thursday, September 24, 1981, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Percy, Charles H.,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel,
Tunnel and Resevoir Plan (TARP) |
| Percy hits MSD for flood woes |
1981-09-24 |
Sen. Charles Percy blames the Metropolitan Sanitary District for local flooding problems, stating that the District has tied up funds in the Deep Tunnel project which Percy believes will not necessarily abate flooding. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 24, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Percy, Charles H. |
| MSD says flooding won't stop without tunnel |
1981-08-27 |
The Metropolitan Sanitary District predicts future floods in Skokie if the Deep Tunnel project does not proceed. |
The News, Thursday, August 27, 1981, p. 4 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| No chance for Deep Tunnel- Percy aide |
1981-08-06 |
Bruce Anderson, special assistant to Sen. Charles Percy, says it is unlikely that Skokie will get enough federal money to improve the local sewer system. |
The News, Thursday, August 6, 1981, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Tunnel update: Frozen funds have residents high, not dry |
1981-07-26 |
In an interview this week a deputy engineer with the Metropolitan Sanitary District discussed the origins of the Deep Tunnel project, the specifics of construction, and prognosis for its completion. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, July 26, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal |
| Down the drain: Gas station owner faces crisis as McCormick closed for sewers |
1981-07-19 |
Shirak Housepian owns a gas station at the corner of Howard and McCormick. The Metropolitan Sanitary District closed McCormick between Howard and Oakton and Housepian says his business has since dropped at least 65%. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, July 19, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Business - Automobile service stations and gas stations,
Housepian, Shirak,
Streets - Maintenance and repair |
| Deep tunnel necessary: Skokie Board |
1980-12-25 |
Commenting on Senator Percy's call for discontinuation of the Deep Tunnel project, Trustee McCabe said the Senator is unaware of the project's importance. |
The News, Thursday, December 25, 1980, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Percy, Charles H.,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
McCabe, Frank |
| Flood victims go to court: Suit charges 'negligence' in tunnel |
1980-07-31 |
Skokie and Evanston residents have filed suit against the MSD charging gross negligence in the recent flooding of their basements. |
The News, Thursday, July 31, 1980, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Litigation,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Pipe error floods Skokie |
1980-07-24 |
The recent basement flooding in northeast Skokie was caused by a wrong size pipe being installed in the Deep Tunnel Project. |
The News, Thursday, July 24, 1980, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Explosion injuries 13 |
1979-01-18 |
An explosion January 16 at the Skokie site of the Deep Tunnel Project injured 13 men and shut down operations. |
The News, Thursday, January 18, 1979, p. 6 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal |
| MSD blast injures 13 |
1979-01-18 |
An explosion in the MSD deep tunnel construction project injured 13 workmen. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 18, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel,
Accidents |
| Stresses his support of project: Percy clarifies views on tunnel |
1978-11-05 |
Senator Charles Percy says he supports the Deep Tunnel Project and will continue to work for its completion. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 5, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Skokie flooded with complaints: Basement back-ups create storm |
1978-09-21 |
Flooded Skokie residents were told the only solution to their problem is the Metropolitan Sanitary District's deep tunnel project. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 21, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel |
| Heavy rains leave area basements flooded |
1978-09-17 |
Recent rains left many Skokie basements flooded. Residents hope the deep tunnel project will prevent flooding. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, September 17, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Floods,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Grant gets rock tunnel off ground |
1977-03-17 |
Federal grant has been approved by EPA for first step in Village's flood control project. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 17, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel |
| Tunnel to stop suburban flood |
1976-09-02 |
Ground breaking ceremonies held for the Deep Tunnel project. |
The News, Thursday, September 2, 1976, p. 6 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel |
| NIPC approves tunnel project |
1974-11-14 |
Construction projects that would prevent basement flooding will cost about $60 million. |
The News, Thursday, November 14, 1974, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Northern Illinois Planning Commission,
Deep Tunnel |
| Deep-tunnel gets big boost |
1974-06-06 |
Village Board and state legislators meet to discuss local concerns, including the Deep Tunnel project. |
The News, Thursday, June 6, 1974, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel |
| Skokie 'in deep' with tunnel plan |
1974-04-04 |
Public meeting planned to discuss the proposed tunnel-reservoir. |
The News, Thursday, April 4, 1974, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel |
| Transform canal to Chanel 5 |
1974-02-28 |
Skokie and the Metropolitan Water District to start on program to transform the west bank of canal from Howard to Golf into an arboretum. |
The News, Thursday, February 28, 1974, p. 6 |
Trees and plants,
Smith, Albert J.,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Metropolitan Sanitary District Canal |
| It's high time |
1973-08-02 |
Comments on meeting at Metropolitan Sanitary District and flooding problems in Skokie. |
The News, Thursday, August 2, 1973, p. 6 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District |
| Skokie rezones CTA, Sanitary Dist. land |
1973-02-15 |
CTA and Sanitary District property rezoned from manufacturing to office. |
The News, Thursday, February 15, 1973, p. 3 |
Zoning,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
| It's high time |
1973-01-04 |
Comments on Metropolitan Sanitary District approval of deep tunnel project. |
The News, Thursday, January 4, 1973, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel |
| It's high time |
1973-01-04 |
Jean Doney comments on the Deep Tunnel Project and steps Skokie could take to overcome flood problems. |
The News, Thursday, January 4, 1973, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Deep Tunnel |
| Skokie flood relief: A light at tunnel's end? |
1972-12-14 |
Skokie officials learn two tentative proposals have been prepared for Skokie's portion of Deep Tunnel project. |
The News, Thursday, December 14, 1972, p. 1 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Rock tunnel concept approved; leg later |
1972-11-02 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District to consider Skokie portion of Deep Tunnel later. |
The News, Thursday, November 2, 1972, p. 6 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Mayor gives 'leg' case |
1972-10-19 |
Mayor to state need for Skokie portion of the Deep Tunnel project. |
The News, Thursday, October 19, 1972, p. 13 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| It's high time |
1972-10-12 |
Comments on the Deep Tunnel project |
The News, Thursday, October 12, 1972, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Skokie leg' out: Area flood solution in jeopardy |
1972-10-12 |
Skokie portion of the Deep Tunnel project is not likely to be realized. |
The News, Thursday, October 12, 1972, p. 1 |
Flood control,
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal,
Deep Tunnel |
| Skokie moratorium in effect |
1968-03-21 |
As result of Chicago Sanitary District's refusal to allow use of their sewer facilities Skokie calls moratorium on new construction. |
The News, Thursday, March 21, 1968, p. 1 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal |
| Skokie stops construction: Bacon opens war on all villages |
1968-03-14 |
Chicago Sanitary District and Village disagree on rules regarding sewer systems. |
The News, Thursday, March 14, 1968, p. 1 |
Metropolitan Sanitary District,
Sewers and sewage disposal |
