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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Bill aims to give communities a voice during EPA permitting process

March 14, 2022

Lawmakers that are pushing for this bill say it’ll give people more of a say on how facilities are handling pollution in their communities. However,

Gong-Gershowitz drug take-back bill passes Illinois House

March 3, 2022

“Proper disposal of prescription drugs will work to protect Illinois’ wildlife, waterways and drinking water. We are grateful to Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz for her leadership

Illinois — a major feeder to the Gulf of Mexico dead zone — falls behind federal goal to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen flowing into its waterways

December 20, 2021

“By 2025, Illinois aims to reduce nitrogen and nitrate by 15% and phosphorus by 25%, with a goal of greater long-term reductions. Instead, averaged from

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

IEC In the Media

Bill aims to give communities a voice during EPA permitting process

Gong-Gershowitz drug take-back bill passes Illinois House

Illinois — a major feeder to the Gulf of Mexico dead zone — falls behind federal goal to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen flowing into its waterways

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