River mud is going to gardens in two Chicago suburbs

Aug. 2, 2011
A program that brings mud dredged from Illinois rivers to communities for creating gardens is coming to two Chicago suburbs. State and local officials announced Monday that a series of community gardens will be created in Broadview and Maywood. Illinois Natural Resources Dir

Study warns Asian carp could pass through electrical barriers

Mar. 25, 2011
A new study by the Army Corp of Engineers shows electrical barriers in Illinois' rivers may need to be stronger to stop the migration of the invasive Asian carp. The report found possible scenarios where Asian carp could get past the electrical barriers.Charles Wooley is with the U.S.