ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- Elgin resident Bill Briska usually lets the water in his faucet run for several minutes before using it. He believes that allows him to use the cleaner water that has not been ...

The city of Elgin is urging residents with lead water pipes in their homes to use “alternative drinking sources” after a recent sampling of 100 properties found nearly 20% had tap water with lead ...

Elgin residents who need to replace the lead pipes bringing water to their homes would have three options under a proposed ordinance to be drafted by city staff. The Elgin City Council, meeting in a ...