During the 19th century, Chicago’s sewage got dumped into the Chicago River and flowed into Lake Michigan. Because the city’s drinking water was, and still is, drawn from the lake via two mile-long tunnels, officials feared that the sewage would endanger the water supply.

Record rainfall for May has left Chicago's tunnel and reservoir filled to capacity, and operations to send the water into Lake Michigan didn't immediately work due to high water levels and flooding.

In 2019, Goettsch Partners delivered a mix of designs that further cemented the firm's legacy as an innovative architect capable of delivering beautiful designs on the toughest sites.

Davenport, Iowa and the Quad Cities area prepares for expected flooding, while the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened in Louisiana.

As record flooding continues across the Midwest, the region’s mayors and the Army Corps of Engineers are looking for solutions to mitigate future floods.

Construction for the largest and final segment of the Anacostia River Tunnel System is scheduled to begin in July. 

High court remands the matter to an appointed special master for further study.