Chicago

The West should put its straws away. Great Lakes water is not for sale

A cyclist, right, sits under the shade of a tree as others walk along Lake Michigan on Tuesday, Aug. 27,…

2 months ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago