The levels detected were well below the maximum contaminant levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to Oswego village officials.

After removing all lead water services from the community, the village of Carpentersville has been recognized with three awards celebrating its commitment to ensuring safe water for the public.

There are now 1,350 high-risk ZIP codes in Illinois for lead exposure, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The City of Crest Hill hosted a meeting Monday to discuss the ongoing issue with forever chemical pollution in two of the city's wells. Lake Michigan water is seen as the long-term answer.

The city of Crest Hill plans to give an updated presentation on the ongoing water contamination issues first discovered by the IEPA in April, at its City Council work session Monday.

Due to elevated nitrate levels in its Kankakee regional area, an Aqua Illinois alert remains in effect for water consumption of infants six-month of age and younger.

A park on the southwest side of Chicago marks the starting point for a 60-plus mile pipeline that will bring Lake Michigan water to the Joliet region.

Joliet, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Romeoville, Minooka and Channahon will celebrate start of 60-mile pipeline for Lake Michigan water at Chicago event.

The Illinois Department of Public Health advises private well owners to have their water tested for elevated PFAS levels, especially if they live near communities whose public wells were found to have excessive quantities of the "forever chemicals."

Two public works crews will be flushing the city’s hydrants, with one crew starting on the north side subdivisions and another on the city’s south side.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency sent a warning to Crest Hill residents that their drinking water contains levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, which are higher than state standards.

DeKalb city leaders are one step closer to replacing the last of the lead service lines in town.

The Illinois Attorney General's Office sues Criswell Court, says it has not filed reports on potential pollutants in trailer park water system.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, backing legislation that supports green infrastructure loans for municipalities and counties throughout Illinois.

The city of DeKalb will send out letters and notifications this spring to residents about replacing their lead-lined water pipes. Here's what to know

Joliet encourages residents to commit to water conservation as the city participates in a nationwide challenge

The Dixon City Council discussed several planned improvements to water main lines within the city limits during a public hearing at its meeting Monday.

In observance of National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Lake County Health Department is offering a reduced well water testing fee for homeowners who use well water as their primary source of drinking water.

The city of Joliet plans a detection 'blitz' with rate of water loss at 29%. $68 million to be spent in 2025 to replace 30 miles of water mains.

In light of neighboring cities taking steps to transition to Lake Michigan water, the city of Lockport held a discussion explaining its decision to stay on its well system.

The City of Crest Hill has received a grant from the federal government providing funding to conduct water pipe testing ahead of the switch to Lake Michigan water in 2030.

The State Board of Health, a division of IDPH, is primarily responsible for any changes to Illinois’ vaccine requirements, even if recommendations change at the federal level

According to the Illinois Wheat Association, the wheat checkoff program will feature four core components: Research, promotion, economic well-being and policy.

The city of Crest Hill said on Monday the boil order for all homes south of Caton Farm Road will likely be in place for several days.

After city officials identified all lead service lines attached to the public works, Sycamore City Council on Oct. 21 approved parameters for how the city will handle future service line replacements.

Capacity of West Side Wastewater Treatment plant will be expanded to 18 million gallons a day.

The city of Joliet work will be replacing water mains along Plainfield Road, between Black Road and Theodore Street.

The boil order was issued Tuesday by Illinois American Water, which manages the village of Homer Glen's water service.

The McHenry County Department of Planning and Development invites the public and policymakers to learn more about the county’s water supply Sept. 18.

Hebron had sent a water protection plan to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, but that plan was not accepted. The village on Monday night approved spending up to $11,175 to rectify that

The City of Lockport announced residents in older subdivisions could be visited by public works staff in the coming weeks as the city completes lead service inspection for the state.

Wonder Lake's west side, totaling about 1,400 homes, has been under a boil order since Monday. It is expected to extend to at least Sunday

A contract authorized this week for design engineering services for lead service line replacement marks the latest action taken by DeKalb city leaders to help ensure that all residents may have access to clean water to drink.

Joliet needs to reduce its rate of water loss to 10% to meet a state standard for Lake Michigan water use. Joliet plans to convert to a Lake Michigan system in 2030.

The Illinois Department of Public Health deemed 148 ZIP codes high-risk for lead contamination, expanding mandatory lead testing to 60 Illinois counties.

Grand Prairie Water Commission being established as overseers of Lake Michigan water project.

The Conservation Foundation combats waterway issues with an array of programs and events.

The Illinois Department of Public Health urges well-owners to regularly test wells for contaminants to maintain the safety of their drinking water.

The average Yorkville resident will see a rate increase of just under $10 per month during the next year.

Joliet replacing old mains to reduce rate of water loss still at 31%.

The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured

The expanded testing by the Illinois Department of Public Health has resulted in advisories for nine bodies of water this year.

Batavia accepted the APWA Fox Valley Branch Project of the Year Award in the Environment category at a luncheon earlier in the year.

New legislation unveiled on Tuesday aims to provide state-funded breakfast and lunch to all public and private K-12 students in Illinois, fulfilling a law that was passed in 2023 but never financed.

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced that $12,662,536 in Community Project Funding for local projects in Illinois’ 14th District has been finalized.

The results of Lockport's semi-annual drinking water lead testing from late-2023 are in, with four out of 30 houses showing heightened levels of the dangerous metal.

DeKalb residents are invited to a public hearing Monday where they can weigh in on the city’s plan to apply for state funding to help pay for and replace lead-lined water pipes for area homes’ drinking water.

A discoloration in La Salle’s water may be present in some neighborhoods over the next few weeks as the city continues maintenance of its water treatment plant, the city of La Salle said in a news release Tuesday.

Most U.S. cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under strict new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as the Biden administration moves to reduce lead in drinking water

The City of Lockport is requesting that property owners complete a survey about their water pipes to determine which buildings still need to have lead pipes replaced.