On May 9 at 6:00 p.m., the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will host a public meeting to provide information about the status of the McCook Reservoir flood control project, discuss the temporary closure of part of the Centennial Trail, and receive input about potential improvements to the trail when it is rebuilt. The trail is tentatively scheduled for closure on May 13, 2013.

The public meeting will take place at the Willow Springs Community Center (8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs). The MWRD will also consider written comments before making final restoration plans; please submit comments by email to public.affairs@mwrd.org or write to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Office of Public Affairs, 100 E. Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611.