Des Plaines River.
tributary of the Illinois River
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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Around Des Plaines River this week
News at the entities that move Des Plaines River most-
Chicago River StructuralAmtrak is moving its facility from the Chicago River, with resolutions introduced to the City Council and facing opposition from various stakeholders.Moves Des Plaines River
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Dick Durbin TransactionalJulianna Stratton expressed hope of replacing Dick Durbin in Congress.Moves Des Plaines River
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Joliet Shared contextEarly voting was held in Naperville (DuPage County) and ballot casting occurred at Joliet Clerk's Office in Will County.Moves Des Plaines River
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Donald Trump Shared contextThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Des Plaines River
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Lake Michigan StructuralMuskegon County Airport facilitates flights over Lake Michigan.Moves Des Plaines River
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Illinois Shared contextPritzker enhanced the state's film tax credit program in Illinois.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.-
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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Chicago River Structural
The Chicago River's flow is diverted via a canal into the Des Plaines River.
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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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Illinois Shared context
The Des Plaines River is geographically located within the state of Illinois.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Trump's administration controls projects that affect the Des Plaines River.
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Willow Springs Shared context
The river functions as the scenic and recreational geographical context for the location.
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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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Mississippi River Structural
Des Plaines River contributes water flow into the Mississippi River.