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 Has A New Law To Remove Lead Pipes. So Now What Happens?

June 24, 2021

“With 400,000 lead service lines lurking beneath Chicago homes, the city faces the worst documented lead line problem in the nation. But a new law

Illinois could close all coal plants by 2035 under proposal up for vote this week

June 14, 2021

Lawmakers could provide $700 million over five years for Exelon nuclear plants in Byron, Morris, and Braidwood. The Illinois Environmental Council says the plan can

Chicago’s surveillance network, IL environment policy, drawing the new ward map

June 12, 2021

“Mike Stephen talks to freelance reporter Michael Murney about his piece that covers the Chicago Police Department’s Private Sector Camera Initiative, gets an update on

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

IEC In the Media

Illinois Has A New Law To Remove Lead Pipes. So Now What Happens?

Illinois could close all coal plants by 2035 under proposal up for vote this week

Chicago’s surveillance network, IL environment policy, drawing the new ward map

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