CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – A tense morning meeting unfolded in Cahokia Heights as Mayor Curtis McCall pushed back against claims that the city’s drinking water is contaminated with E. coli, calling the findings “fake news” and assuring residents the water supply is safe.
During the meeting, McCall made a point of publicly drinking the city’s water, underscoring his confidence in its safety while addressing recent test results conducted by an independent group.
“We, the City of Cahokia Heights, haven’t received a single document or any information on who conducted the testing,” McCall said…