Des Plaines River.
tributary of the Illinois River
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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A project involving the Brandon Road Lock and Dam aims to manage the flow of water and keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes, with lawmakers concerned about delays.Some support1 report
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A casino relocated after operating along the Des Plaines River, and its revenues are being reported to the state gaming board.Some support1 report
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The Des Plaines River provides scenic backdrop and recreational opportunities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A specific forest preserve in the Libertyville area contains the Des Plaines River.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Des Plaines River
Events traced to Des Plaines River, step by step, newest first- Sewage dumping into Chicago River may degrade Des Plaines River's qualitySewage dumping into Chicago River may degrade Des Plaines River's environmental qualityLikely
- New Skokie treatment system may improve Des Plaines River water qualityReduced nutrient load may improve water quality in Des Plaines RiverPossible
- Contamination from Great Lakes may increase pollution load in Des Plaines RiverContamination from Great Lakes may increase pollution load in Des Plaines RiverPossible
Explainers that pass through Des Plaines River
Des Plaines River is a step on the way to someone elseAround Des Plaines River this week
News at the entities that move Des Plaines River most-
Dick Durbin TransactionalSchumer and Durbin called for restrictions on immigration enforcement operations, arguing that arrests threaten civil liberties.Moves Des Plaines River
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Joliet Shared contextTrader Joe's opened a new store in Oswego and announced plans for a second store in Joliet.Moves Des Plaines River
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Donald Trump Shared contextTrump stated his willingness to work with Democrats on November 1, 2026.Moves Des Plaines River
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Mississippi River StructuralVoters approved bond measures in Dubuque County to fund clean water and floodplain restoration along the Mississippi River.Moves Des Plaines River
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Lake Michigan StructuralInternational Economic Development Council recognizes development in Michigan City, offering a vista of Lake Michigan.Moves Des Plaines River
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Illinois Shared contextDeKalb City Council approved a contract for building restoration and updated its code to align with state law.Moves Des Plaines River
Connections
The 11 strongest of 14, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Chicago River Structural
The Chicago River's flow is diverted via a canal into the Des Plaines River.
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Mississippi River Structural
The Des Plaines River is a tributary that flows into the Mississippi River.
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Lake County Forest Preserves Structural
The Des Plaines River flows through the grounds of the Lake County Forest Preserves, creating a functional dependency on management actions.
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Lake Michigan Structural
The Des Plaines River supplies Lake Michigan, and its flow is managed to control ecological factors like carp.
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Dick Durbin Transactional
Senator Durbin secured funding for the restoration of the Des Plaines River.
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Brandon Road Lock and Dam Structural
The lock and dam structure is situated within the river course and functions to manage flow, creating a critical choke point.
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Joliet Shared context
Joliet utilizes the Des Plaines River as a geographical feature for specific development projects, including casino operations and infrastructure.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Trump's administration controls projects that affect the Des Plaines River.
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Illinois Shared context
The Des Plaines River is geographically located within the state of Illinois.
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Northbrook Shared context
The area of Northbrook is situated within the functional management zone of the Des Plaines River system, specifically regarding flood control projects.
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Willow Springs Shared context
The river functions as the scenic and recreational geographical context for the location.