As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago

August 20, 2019

A Q&A with three key players when it comes to Chicago’s water quality: Andrea Holthouse Putz, deputy commissioner of water supply for the Chicago Department of Water Management; Dr. Allison Arwady, chief medical officer and acting commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health; and Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.

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Illinois legislators skip on several environmental bills

June 5, 2025

Some big environmental bills — dealing with transit, clean energy, plastics and more — fizzled last week in Springfield. Advocates say they’re ready to pick up

As Chicagoans Brace for Higher Water Bills, Groups Push for Affordability Reforms

May 31, 2025

Water rates have more than doubled since 2010. Low-income residents feel the pinch most of all. On Sunday Chicagoans will face another spike in their

Smoke from Canadian wildfires moving into Chicago area, raising concerns about air quality

May 30, 2025

Smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Canada is drifting into the Chicago area on Friday, and while conditions won’t be as severe as when smoke from Canadian wildfires repeatedly blanketed

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As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago

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Illinois legislators skip on several environmental bills

As Chicagoans Brace for Higher Water Bills, Groups Push for Affordability Reforms

Smoke from Canadian wildfires moving into Chicago area, raising concerns about air quality

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