The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have announced final actions related to a highway construction project in Jackson Park, Cook County, Illinois. The project includes widening roadways, and constructing trails and underpasses. These actions allow Chicago to proceed with construction, fill material discharge into U.S. waters, and alterations to a federally-funded restoration project. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was issued, indicating the project will not significantly affect the environment, and legal challenges must be filed by July 8, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The government has given the green light to build new roads and paths in a park in Chicago, saying it won’t harm the environment, and people have until July 8, 2021, to ask questions in court. It's like when adults say it's okay to start building Legos without worrying about breaking anything special, but they have to speak up soon if they think there's a problem.