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What has Cahokia Heights done to claim the state and federal money promised to update system breaks that cause raw sewage to back up into city streets and homes?
The project is expected to take about a year to complete.
It’s not the city’s first funding delay.
Decadeslong infrastructure issues have caused sewage to back up in toilets, sinks and bathtubs or spill into homes with floodwater.
Money and work has been delayed as residents combat raw sewage in yards, homes. The problem has gutted property values, created potential health hazards.