For Farmland Conservation, It Comes Down To Who Owns It
TOLONO — Lin Warfel puts farmland owners in central Illinois into two categories: Those with a deep connection and desire to preserve their land, and
Deal Reported To Be Near On Energy Overhaul Package
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are staying open for business as they await a possible deal on a sweeping energy proposal that would keep the state’s
Cicadas Are Waking Up In Eastern Illinois But Many More Arrive In 2024
CHAMPAIGN – After lying dormant for 17 years, billions of Cicadas – big insects with big wings are awakening in far eastern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
Energy Working Groups Continue Amid New Indictment
SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 50 legislators identifying as the Illinois Legislative Green Caucus signed a letter Wednesday asking leadership to make equity and utility accountability the
U of I’s Solar Farm 2.0 Enters Final Phase Of Construction
SAVOY – The University of Illinois’ new solar farm outside of Savoy is entering its final phase of construction. But the facility has already been
Weather Service: 4 Tornadoes Confirmed In Central Illinois
MECHANICSBURG — The National Weather Service said Tuesday that four tornadoes touched down Monday evening in central Illinois but no damage was reported as the
Pritzker Releases New Plan For Spending Multi-Billion Dollar Volkswagen Settlement
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration released a revised plan for how to spend the state’s share of a multi-billion dollar Volkswagen settlement, which found
Air Pollution Impacts People Of Color More Than White People, And The Problem Is Systemic
URBANA — A new study upholds what many already thought to be true: communities of color breathe dirtier air than white communities, and the issue
Pritzker Enters Crowded Battle Over ‘Clean Energy,’ Utility Accountability After ComEd Scandal
SPRINGFIELD – After months of declining to endorse any specific plan to both get Illinois on a path to 100% renewable energy and crack down on
Here’s What You Need To Know Ahead Of Biden’s Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
WASHINGTON – President Biden is set to address a joint session of Congress for the first time on Wednesday night, on the eve of his 100th
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