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"Naperville's coal-heavy electricity supply hangs in the balance as contract renewal looms" via Daily Herald
March 25, 2024
Most states require integrated resource planning, but that mandate does not extend to municipal utilities. A legislative proposal sponsored by Naperville Democrat Rep. Janet Yang Rohr would change that.
"Cook County Board outlaws retail sale and commercial use of coal tar sealant" via The Daily Line
March 15, 2024
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a measure outlawing the retail sale and commercial application of coal tar sealant on asphalt pavement.
"Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change" via Chicago Tribune
March 11, 2024
Data is scarce but a 2021 study found that 36% of teens and young adults were hesitant to have children due to climate change.
"Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker's veto" via Capitol News Illinois
February 20, 2024
A controversial proposal that would grant electric utilities more control over the construction of transmission lines is being revived in Springfield.
"Trails and Wetlands" via PBS Great Lakes Now
February 2, 2024
The 2023 Supreme Court ruling on Sackett vs. EPA redefined what wetlands are protected by the federal government, threatening wetlands across the country, including in the Great Lakes Region.
"For conservation’s sake, transfer Joliet Training Area to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie" via Chicago Sun Times
January 5, 2024
An investment in Midewin, one of the largest prairie restorations east of the Mississippi River, is an investment in a climate-resilient future for our region," write Openlands, The Wetlands Initiative, and Sierra Club Illinois.
"New Illinois law requires water bottle filling stations in future public buildings" via WAND TV
December 27, 2023
Illinois now requires water bottle filling stations inside most public buildings in an effort to increase use of reusable water bottles.
"Honk If You Love Monarchs. Illinois Finally Set to Issue License Plate to Benefit Endangered Insect" via WTTW
November 16, 2023
After a seven-year wait, the state of Illinois will finally begin issuing monarch butterfly specialty license plates.
"CWLP moving forward with Hunter Lake permit application, despite EPA advising against it" via WCIA
November 9, 2023
Plans for the proposed Hunter Lake are moving forward despite a federal agency not recommending the project.
"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.