EDITOR’S LETTER

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

EDITOR’S LETTER

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Chicago River flows through history

The fate of the Chicago River sounds precarious, with drought conditions and a potential carp invasion on the horizon. But the city and state plan to make the river clean enough to swim in by 2016. The future builds on the critical role that the waterway played in Chicago's history.

Chicago River reversal nothing to be concerned about, experts say

Rumors circulating that the Chicago River may reverse itself due to low water levels in Lake Michigan are bogus, according to experts at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

OFFBEAT: 'Spirit of Dance,' Jackson, Elton tributes canceled at Riverfront; 'La Soiree' still ago

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Lookingglass' 'Eastland' a moving musical with a local tie

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Water district unsure whether to support proposal to prevent Asian carp influx

LANSING | Officials with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago haven't decided whether to support cutting off the Chicago River in an effort to prevent the possible encroachment of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.

OFFBEAT: Chef Chris Turano and his new Estate ready for dinner and drinks

Executive chef Chris Turano serves guests his Lobster Mac and Cheese at his new Chicago restaurant ESTATE Ultra Bar.

OFFBEAT: Chef Chris Turano and his new Estate ready for dinner and drinks

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Guard against invaders, but not at all costs

In May, I introduced readers to the issue of aquatic invasive species — specifically Asian carp. Much since has been reported, and a new report seems to create larger issues for Northwest Indiana.

Newly approved standards next step toward swmming in Chicago River

New water quality standards could make portions of the Chicago River safe to swim by 2015.

Newly approved standards next step toward swimming in Chicago River

CHICAGO | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Illinois' new and revised water quality standards for five segments of the Chicago and Calumet rivers, ultimately leading to the waterways being safe for swimming and other recreational activities.

Asian carp

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services employees use an electronic devise to search for Asian carp last year along the Chicago River.

Invasive species, other issues at center of presentations for lawmakers, officials

PORTAGE | Managing Asian carp was the top agenda item Thursday during a legislative panel discussion about environmental issues facing the state.

Chicago to build 4 boathouses on river

CHICAGO | Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday announced the construction of four boathouses along the Chicago River in hopes of developing the city's "next recreational frontier" on a waterway where more than half the volume is wastewater from sewage treatment plants.

POTW May 22-May 28 - ASIANCARP

Vic Santucci, of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, carries a mounted Asian carp as he walks to catch a train in downtown Chicago on Monday, May 23. The mounted fish was used in a press conference earlier that day about the spread of the species in Chicago area waters.

EDITORIAL: Net results on Asian carp efforts

The federal effort to fight Asian carp includes a number of measures that don't interfere with barge traffic. That's good news for not just the Great Lakes environment but also the shipping industry.

Carp committee keeps pressure on fish

Matt O'Hara, right, and Vic Santucci, of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, carry mounted Asian carp as they head to catch a train Monday in downtown Chicago. The mounted fish were used in an earlier news conference about the spread of the species in Chicago-area waters.

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Vic Santucci, of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, carries a mounted Asian carp as he walks to catch a train in downtown Chicago on May 23. The mounted fish was used in a news conference earlier that day about the spread of the species in Chicago area waters.

Carp committee keeps pressure on fish

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services employees use electrofishing to look for Asian carp Monday in the Chicago River. The technique use an electric charge to stun the fish.