When the 50-member Council meets again in September, it’ll be to begin the possibly contentious process of tackling Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first city budget.
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Chicago to Potentially Supply Joliet, Illinois, With Lake Michigan Drinking Water
Chicago gave preliminary approval to a proposal that could bring in new revenue if Joliet chooses Chicago over Hammond.
On Dec. 28, 2020, Chicago aldermen gave preliminary approval to a proposal to provide drinking water from Lake Michigan to Joliet, Illinois, reported CBS Chicago.
The aquifer that supplies Joliet’s drinking water is expected to dry up by 2030.
The City Council Finance Committee unanimously approved a preliminary agreement with Joliet to tap into Chicago s water supply, according to CBS Chicago. Joliet is currently in talks with the city of Chicago and the city of Hammond to provide water from Lake Michigan.