For about three decades, Evanston has collected nearly 440 water samples for lead testing. 60% came from the historically White and wealthy 6th and 7th wards. Only 1.8% came from the historically Black...

A nonprofit’s report on contaminants in tap water said Evanston’s supply contains nine substances at levels that exceed its standards, but the city says this is not a cause for concern. The Environmental...

In August, the Trump administration announced that it would make some of the largest changes to the Endangered Species Act in the law’s 46-year-history. Originally, the law prioritized protected species...

Evanston reported clean drinking water in 2018, according to its Water Utility Report. The report — which tracked substances detected in Evanston’s drinking water in 2018 — stated the city’s...

Despite the government shutdown entering its 20th day, it has not yet impacted Northwestern’s federal research funding, said Jay Walsh, vice president for research. The partial government shutdown...