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Water: Chicago in the 21st Century and Beyond

Lake Michigan is Chicago’s pride and joy. Chicago and the region have a long relationship with our lakefront and the Chicago River.

Our water has driven our economy, made us a destination for visitors, and ensured we have an adequate water supply. From reversing the Chicago River to building the deep tunnel, managing water has been a driver for Chicago to innovate and reinvent our world.

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Water: Chicago in the 21st Century and Beyond

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By Paul Caine Producer, WTTW’s Chicago Tonight

Originally published at: https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2015/02/11/water-chicago-21st-century-and-beyond

As water is increasingly recognised as a precious resource, we look at Chicago’s water future. As more and more demands are placed on our fresh water supply — some 50 percent of water use in the United States is connected to power generation — we look at what’s being done to ensure Chicago’s water supply is not only secure for the forseeable future, but also how water policy can be used to drive economic development.

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How to be Healthy When You’re Older – Wojtek Chodzko‑Zajko, William Dale, and Louise Hawkley

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Thursday, February 5th, 2015 at Northwestern Baldwin Auditorium.

Everyone gets older. With age comes wisdom, but also a long list of possible age-related health problems. From mobility problems to heart disease, to difficulty hearing and seeing, many people are concerned about what will happen to them as they approach old age. Continue reading “How to be Healthy When You’re Older – Wojtek Chodzko‑Zajko, William Dale, and Louise Hawkley”