Urbana Park District Continues Restoration Efforts After Ammonia Spill In Salt Fork River
The Urbana Park District and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently completed the first phase of a restoration project at Crystal Lake Park
Lawsuit Aims To Target Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination In Middle Fork River
CHICAGO – Environmental advocacy group Earthjustice held an oral hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit last week to argue against
City Of Urbana Launches Geothermal Energy Program To Help Cut Carbon Emissions
URBANA – The City of Urbana is launching a new bulk purchasing program that will make it cheaper and easier for homeowners and businesses to
U Of I Publishes Latest Version Of Illinois Climate Action Plan, Outlines Steps To Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2050
URBANA – The University of Illinois published the latest version of its Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) this week, and it’s officially been signed by
A Tax Hike For Forest Preserves On The Champaign County Ballot
MAHOMET — The Champaign County ballot includes another tax referendum this November. If voters approve, it will mean more money for the county’s system of
Clean Energy Advocates Allege Ameren Ended Solar Credit Program Too Early
Clean energy advocates are crying foul after Ameren Illinois ended its solar credit program for new solar customers earlier this month, even after state…
Vistra Energy To Close Remaining Coal-Fired Power Plants In Illinois
CHAMPAIGN – Texas-based company Vistra Energy announced it would close its remaining coal-fired power plants in Illinois within the next decade, taking a step toward
Great Shakeout Invites Illinoisans To Prepare For Earthquakes
CARBONDALE — Drop, Cover and Hold On. Those are the directions for everyone taking part in the annual Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill next Thursday. Harvey
Illinois EPA To Begin Testing More Than 1,700 Community Water Supplies For PFAS
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it will begin testing all community water supplies in the state for polyfluoroalkyl
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