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"EPA recommends that Hunter Lake application be denied on Clean Water Act grounds" via State Journal-Register
November 3, 2023
The EPA recommends denial of the City of Springfield's permit to build Hunter Lake.
Majority of Illinoisans Regularly Breathe Unsafe Air, According to New Report
November 1, 2023
A report released by the Sierra Club reveals that 9 million Illinois residents live in areas that regularly experience air that the EPA has determined is unsafe to breathe.
"Ten days after withdrawing from ICC, Navigator cancels CO2 pipeline" via State Journal-Register
October 20, 2023
Navigator CO2 Ventures formally canceled their proposed plan to construct a 1,350-mile carbon dioxide pipeline spanning five Midwestern states.
"Navigator CO2 pipeline is canceled, but Illinois opponents say the fight isn't over" via Energy News Network
October 20, 2023
Navigator announced on October 20 it is nixing plans for a 1,300-mile pipeline to take carbon dioxide from ethanol plants across five states to be sequestered in Illinois. Illinois advocates say the fight isn't over.
"Peoples Gas seeks record-high gas bill increase for customers" via NBC Chicago
October 19, 2023
Peoples Gas requested a $402 million rate hike for next year, and environmental and community activists are protesting against it.
"Illinois Attorney General, CWLP reach interim order amid pending lawsuit" via WICS
October 13, 2023
The Illinois Attorney General's office filed a pending lawsuit against CWLP, alleging that in 2021, the company released 700 tons of coal ash into the environment.
State of Illinois Files Sweeping Lawsuit Against Springfield’s City Water, Light & Power
October 13, 2023
Today, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against Springfield's municipal utility CWLP for multiple violations when it released a massive dust cloud of coal ash in August 2021.
Huge Win for Clean Energy and Ratepayers in Illinois Thanks to Missouri’s Approval of the Grain Belt Express Transmission Line
October 12, 2023
Ratepayers across Illinois stand to save $4.3 billion over 15 years and reap the benefits of low-cost clean energy thanks to approval of the Grain Belt Express transmission line.
"The End of Coal Culture" via Grist
October 4, 2023
The fossil fuel defined economies and local traditions. What happens when it goes away?
"Trump Tower, one of the largest users of Chicago River water, sued again by state after failing to meet EPA rules to protect fish" via Chicago Tribune
September 28, 2023
Donald Trump's skyscraper along the Chicago River is still sucking in massive amounts of water without a valid permit.