Billions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Are Pouring Into the Chicago River After Storms

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By By Brett Chase, Chicago Sun-TimesNov 6, 2026, 2:50 pm122 ptsTrending
The massive, still-unfinished Deep Tunnel project was supposed to be the answer. But wastewater dumped in the river now threatens human health and wildlife. Here’s why—and some ideas on what can be done. By Brett Chase, Chicago Sun-Times This article originally appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times. It has been…

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