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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CEJA pushed to back burner by COVID

August 26, 2020

“‘The climate crisis is longer-term,” said Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, “but if we can’t handle this…’ Walling and Sen. Cristina

Rich or poor, every Chicagoan deserves to live in an environmentally safe neighborhood

July 8, 2020

“Protecting less advantaged communities is complicated further in Illinois by a law that prohibits the state Environmental Protection Agency from considering the cumulative effect of

How To Avoid Plastic Grocery Bags During Illinois’ Reusable Bag Ban

July 4, 2020

Jennifer Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, concurs. “The Governor’s approach to safely reopening has been wisely based on the wisdom of scientists

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

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CEJA pushed to back burner by COVID

Rich or poor, every Chicagoan deserves to live in an environmentally safe neighborhood

How To Avoid Plastic Grocery Bags During Illinois’ Reusable Bag Ban

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