Water
City Council Approves Emanuel Plan To Reduce Water Bills For Some Charities
The Chicago City Council has approved Mayor Emanuel’s plan to reduce the water bills of some charitable groups, but negotiations are still continuing, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Several Aldermen Preparing Ordinance To Exempt Non-Profits From Water Bills
To be honest, 2nd Ward Alderman Robert Fioretti says he hasn’t seen the mayor’s ordinance yet and whether it exempts enough charities. But if it doesn’t, he says he and some colleagues have their own.
Ex-Crestwood Water Official Guilty Of Lying To Investigators
The former Crestwood water department head accused of lying to investigators about the village’s use of tainted well water in its drinking supply has been found guilty of the federal charges.
Jury Selection Underway In Trial Of Former Crestwood Water Official
Underway at this hour, jury selection in the case of contaminated water in far south suburban Crestwood, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Four Teens Killed When Car Plunges Into Creek Near Wilmington
Three current students and one former student from Wilmington High school were killed when their car plunged into a Will County creek on Tuesday
Trees Could Use Watering and Mulching During Snow Drought, Experts Say
Experts say the lack of snow — coming off of an extremely dry summer — is literally stressing trees out. CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
Sauk Village Residents May Soon Be Able To Drink Tap Water Again
Residents of south suburban Sauk Village may soon be able to drink water out of their faucets again.
Consumers Flooded With Enhanced Water Products, But Which Are Best?
CBS 2′s Kris Gutierrez talks with a nutrition expert about some of the different products in the marketplace.
Sauk Village: Water Distribution Schedule
Residents of Sauk Village have been told that cancer-causing vinyl chloride is in their water supply. Business owners were told to use alternative sources of water. Water distribution for residents of Sauk Village starts immediately and will be handed out per the following schedule:
Sauk Village Residents May Have To Stock Up On Bottled Water
There is still no timetable for when the water in Sauk Village will be safe to drink, and some say the only solution may be to start stocking up on bottled water.
Sauk Village Stuck With Bottled Water Due To Contamination
Everyone wants to stay hydrated with the temperature expected to approach 100 degrees Tuesday, but in Sauk Village, they’re stuck with bottled water.
Ind. Tenants Without Water For 2 Days
Hundreds of families in northwest Indiana were without water for more than a day. As CBS 2′s Jim Williams reports.
Police Search For Missing Man In Far North Suburban Lake
Police are searching for a man who disappeared after hopping off a pontoon boat to go swimming in Gages Lake in the far north suburbs.
August Trial Scheduled For Two Indicted In Crestwood Water Scandal
Two south suburban Crestwood officials indicted on federal charges in the village’s tainted drinking water scandal will be going to trial in August, according to a recent U.S. District Court filing.
Officials: Rusty Water Problem Fixed At Last In Montgomery
A problem with nasty-tasting rusty water may finally be fixed for residents near the far west suburban community of Montgomery.
Des Plaines May Quit Buying Water From Chicago
Officials in Des Plaines are considering quitting buying water from the City of Chicago, on the grounds that it is too expensive.
Man Dies After Being Pulled From River In Homewood
A 59-year old man has died after he fell into a small lake in Homewood.
Kendall County Residents: Our Water Is Rusty And Stinky
People who live west of the Chicago area are raising a ruckus over the kind of water that’s been coming out of their taps for nearly two months – rusty water.
New Fees, Taxes Sure To Affect Your Life This New Year
You might say that the New Year starts in earnest today, as just about everyone gets back to work. And it’s almost a sure thing that if you live in Chicago or suburban Cook County, your day-to-dat life will be more expensive.
Man’s Body Pulled From Montrose Harbor
A man’s body was pulled from Montrose Harbor Tuesday morning.
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