Thousands of Americans have been warned that their drinking water has elevated levels of a contaminant, lead, posing a ...

Elevated lead levels were found in Peoria water samples, prompting Illinois American Water to issue a notice and take ...

Months past a federal deadline, more than 90% of at-risk Chicagoans haven’t been told their drinking water could be unsafe.

Eight months past a federal deadline, more than 90 percent of at-risk Chicagoans haven’t been told their drinking water could ...

A 2024 study released this week found all state-border beaches on Lake Michigan last year had evidence of contamination. ...

At its current pace, the city’s project to replace lead water lines in Chicago’s Southside neighborhoods could take two ...

Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products are being recalled over possible contamination with listeria bacteria that can cause food poisoning, federal health officials said Wednesday.

Farmers are concerned after the state declined to increase the budget for soil and water conservation.

One or more “forever chemicals” have been found in South Elgin’s groundwater supply by the Illinois Environmental Protection ...

While most fireworks are prohibited in Illinois, hospital emergency rooms statewide still treat on average 150 fireworks-related injuries each year. That’s according to Illinois State Fire ...

Fire chiefs in the north suburbs say they need more resources for water rescues, especially as we head into a heat wave, after two people drowned just this week at Lake Michigan beaches.