Institute of Politics

Chicago has a lead pipe problem. How did we get here, and how can we fix it? Featuring leading environmental expert, Dr. Michael Tiboris, Global Water Fellow for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Michael Hawthorne, an award-winning investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, this Chicago Style speaker panel will delve into the historical legacy of lead pipes in Chicago, their devastating impact on public health, and the socio-political challenges of addressing this crisis. We will track the current progress and obstacles of Chicago’s lead service line replacement programs and explore actionable solutions for an equitable and lead-free future. Lunch served. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact iopevents@uchicago.edu. Friday, February 7th 12:00 p.m. CST Institute of Politics