Aurora’s water crisis is back — this time, lead is sneaking into homes through aging pipes, not the treatment plant. It’s the third alert since 2024, hitting specific neighborhoods hardest. The city’s scrambling to replace lead service lines while using orthophosphate and filters to cut exposure — especially for kids, where even tiny amounts can cause lasting harm. Federal funds are pouring in nationwide, and residents can check their line type or request testing. This isn’t just a local fix — it’s a national emergency in the making.

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Alderman Matt Martin is furious as Welles Park remains overrun with beetles despite a costly Park District treatment — and it’s not the first time. The $6 million contract with Christy Webber Landscapes failed to stop the infestation, prompting Martin to demand accountability and a real fix. The Park District blames the bugs on adult grubs from last spring’s treatment, but Martin’s skepticism is growing. An entomologist says timing, weather, or even imported beetles might be to blame — and while late-summer treatments could help, nature’s own predators like wasps and pigeons might offer some relief. This could be a multi-year battle to reclaim the park.

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Chicago’s beloved Magnolia Bakery is temporarily shut down after city inspectors found more than a dozen live roaches near food prep areas — a major health risk that followed a public complaint. The iconic spot, known for its banana pudding and cupcakes and famously featured on Sex and the City, has been a Chicago staple since 2011. This isn’t the first pest-related closure for the chain — its New York location shut down in 2013 due to mice. Fans are holding their breath as the bakery works to reopen soon.

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