A cyclist, right, sits under the shade of a tree as others walk along Lake Michigan on Tuesday, Aug. 27,...
Why our water rates are surging – and why black and poor suburbs pay more
Same Lake, Unequal Rates Lake Michigan water rates have been surging throughout the Chicago region in recent years, squeezing low-income...
As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago
Elevated lead levels in Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey, have made national news, causing growing concern over water safety...
What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?
Tap water may be better for kids than sugary sodas, but many schools have lead-contaminated water (file photo). This story...
Brain-damaging lead in tap water, hundreds of homes across Chicago
After city testing found high lead levels in the tap water in her Chicago home, Jenny Abrahamian decided to install...