CHICAGO (CBS)-- For the next 30 days, Friends of the Chicago River want consumers to take the Overflow Action Pledge. "We are asking you to help keep the Chicago River Clean. We've organized 30 days ...

UPDATE: The latest weather story for Friday, Jan. 31 can be found here, with fog and heavy rain expected. Our original story continues below. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District issued an ...

UPDATE: The latest weather story for Friday, Jan. 31 can be found here, with fog and heavy rain expected. Our original story ...

(CBS) – You've heard of "ozone action" days. Well, get ready for "overflow action" days. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez explains why you soon will be asked to hold off on washing your clothes, showering for ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- April is Overflow Action Month for Friends of the Chicago River, who have planned a whole month of events. Reporters and lawmakers took a tour of the river Friday morning, as part of ...

Chicago-area residents have been asked to reduce water use, including delaying showers and not doing laundry, as heavy rains fall across the region, with more rain expected throughout the day.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has issued an Overflow Action Day Alert Tuesday. The alert comes with heavy rain on Tuesday and the MWRD recommends ...

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