Iyana Simba, a clean water advocate from the Illinois Environmental Council, believes the threat of lead contamination in our drinking water is significantly higher in Chicago than almost anywhere else in the United States.
“The upcoming town hall meeting is about taking that first step in combating this public health crisis,” Simba said. “This will be accomplished by arming our communities with the knowledge they need to push for policy changes that will keep their families safe from toxic lead in our drinking water.”
Pritzker EPA vows to step in as Trump calls for massive cuts to environmental protection
January 5, 2025
As the new top environment cop in Illinois, James Jennings knew coming in his job would be challenging no matter who won the presidential election.