Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Thirty-day public comment period for Dutch Gap ecosystem restoration project begins today

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District has released for public comment the Draft Integrated Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment for the Dutch Gap ecosystem restoration project located in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois.

Officials to mark end of Glenview storm water improvements project

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and Glenview Village President Michael B. Jenny will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the end of a storm water pump replacement project in Glenview, Illinois.

Chicago Harbor Lock lockages, vessel numbers low last year

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:14:00 GMT

The Chicago Harbor Lock, located in Chicago and adjacent to Navy Pier, separates the waters of Lake

WRDA 2020 authorizes Bubbly Creek construction

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:45:00 GMT

On Dec. 21, 2020, Congressional leaders introduced a fiscal year 2021 omnibus appropriations bill that would provide $1.4 trillion in spending for government agencies, with the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2020 included.

USACE Chicago District welcomes new deputy commander

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:54:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Matthew Broderick joins the Chicago District as the deputy district commander, a position where he assists the district commander with water resources development in the Chicago metropolitan area, upper Illinois River watershed, Lake Michigan watershed in Wisconsin, and the upper Wabash River watershed in Indiana – an area of about 31,500 square miles. The district’s primary missions focus on flood and costal storm risk management, navigation, aquatic ecosystem restoration, regulatory, emergency management, recreation, and interagency support services.

Officials mark end of Calumet City storm water pump replacement project

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:20:00 GMT

Nov. 2, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2), and Calumet City Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a storm water pump replacement project in Calumet City, Illinois.

Five-month Chicago Harbor lock closure to begin November 16

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:28:00 GMT

The Chicago Harbor Lock will be closed to all vessel traffic starting from 7 a.m. CST Monday, November 16, 2020, through 4 p.m. CDT Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for reconstruction of the north chamber wall.

Officials to mark end of storm water pump replacement project

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:20:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2), and Calumet City officials will hold a

Corps of Engineers completes Fort Sheridan Great Lakes Fishery, Ecosystem Restoration project with USEPA funds

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:28:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (USACE) has completed construction for the final phase of the Fort Sheridan Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) project, located at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in unincorporated Lake County, Illinois. The majority of the $9.1 million federal share was funded with Great Lakes Restoration and Initiative (GLRI) funds received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. USACE is one of 16 federal agencies that uses GLRI funds to plan, design, and construct long-lasting restoration projects in cooperation with nonfederal partners.

Officials mark end of Hazel Crest water main project

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:52:00 GMT

Oct. 13, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2), and Hazel Crest Mayor Vernard Alsberry Jr. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a water main project in Hazel Crest, Illinois.

Indiana Harbor dredging begins

Press Operations — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Dredging began at Indiana Harbor yesterday and will continue through the fall of 2020, a continuation of the dredging that stopped in 2019 for the winter season. The contractors, a joint venture with Kokosing Construction Company, Ohio, and O'Brien and Gere, Illinois, will dredge approximately 150,000 to 200,000 cubic yards in 2020. The navigation project consists of a harbor channel ranging in depth from 27 to 29 feet low water datum, and two canals with depths of 22 feet. The project includes the operation and maintenance of the East Chicago, Indiana, confined disposal facility.

Chicago District welcomes new commander, district engineer

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:10:00 GMT

Col. Paul Culberson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District from Col. Aaron Reisinger during a virtual Change-of-Command ceremony at the district’s headquarters in downtown Chicago, Sept. 18, 2020.

USACE Commanding General signs Rio Guayanilla Flood Risk Management Study Chief Report

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:47:00 GMT

Yesterday, Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, USACE Commanding General and 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Rio Guayanilla Flood Risk Management Study Chief's Report. This key step in the USACE study process approves the findings of the Chicago District and starts the process of Congressional consideration to authorize the project for future construction.

Great Lakes water levels predicted to decline, Emergency Operations Center continues to provide technical assistance along Lake Michigan shoreline

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:23:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced this week that each of the Great Lakes, except Lake Superior, have likely reached their peak water levels for the year and are predicted to decline.

Public review begins for dredged material pilot project draft feasibility study

Press Operations — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:36:00 GMT

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District posted a draft feasibility report, Public Beach Protection in Four Illinois Coastal Communities Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Pilot Project, for a 30- day public review period that will end on Aug. 31, 2020.

Corps of Engineers to begin Phase 2 Fort Sheridan Great Lakes Fishery, Ecosystem Restoration project

Press Operations — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Next week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District will start construction for Phase 2 of the Fort Sheridan Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) project at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in unincorporated Lake County, Illinois.

Final Chicago Area Waterway System Dredged Material Management Plan, integrated Environmental Impact Statement released for 30-day public review

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:09:00 GMT

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is releasing the final Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and integrated Environmental Impact Statement for a 30-day public review prior to issuing a Record of Decision. The public review period will last through August 17, 2020.