As Trump dismantles EPA, Great Lakes states with a history of pollution likely will suffer
Mass firings and regulatory rollbacks come as scientists routinely determine pollution is far more damaging than previously thought.
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Fixing water mains installed too close to sewer lines could cost Chicago millions, IG report says
In more than 1,200 spots in the city, work performed by water department contractors failed to comply with state and local health regulations.
Trump administration moves to oust EPA staff in Great Lakes region, including dozens responsible for protecting drinking water
The Trump administration is moving to fire or force out more than 20% of the agency's Chicago staff.
EPA warns of toxic forever chemicals in sewage sludge used on farmland, including thousands of acres near the Chicago area
In northeast Illinois, more than 777,000 tons of sludge from Chicago and Cook County have been spread on farmland — in many cases near residential areas.
Pritzker EPA vows to step in as Trump calls for massive cuts to environmental protection
New chief's agenda includes expanding efforts to slow climate change, aggressive action on forever chemicals and speeding up lead pipe removal.
EPA watchdog: Undeserving Florida getting millions for lead pipe replacement while Illinois, other states have bigger needs
Florida is on track to collect nearly $1 billion in federal funds it doesn’t deserve to replace toxic lead pipes, according to a government watchdog report that concludes Illinois and...
Biden EPA requires Chicago to dramatically speed up replacement of toxic lead pipes
The move is part of changes in federal regulations intended to protect Americans from a metal so dangerous it is unsafe at any level of exposure.
Toxic chemicals found in food packaging; FDA under pressure to take action
A study details how more than 3,600 chemicals in food-related materials have been detected in people worldwide; a companion review confirms 189 chemicals linked to breast cancer.
Illinois trees and plants suffering widespread damage from renewed use of decades-old weedkillers on farms, studies show
The pesticides, prone to drifting into neighboring yards, also endanger human health: 'This is chemical trespassing.'
Ethylene oxide emissions from 2 plants could have raised cancer risks for Lake County neighbors, report shows
Air quality testing near Vantage and Medline during 2019 and 2020 detected spikes of EtO, when the wind blew away from the facilities toward homes and apartments.