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Barge Industry May Be A Mixed Bag For The Green Energy Movement

Farmers On The Missouri River Sue The Army Corps Of Engineers For Flood Damages

In Fireworks-Way Illinois, ‘Fountain’ Sparklers Are Debated

Biden Unveils What He Calls A ‘Once-In-A-Generation’ Infrastructure Proposal

Union-Backed Coalition Outlines Broad New Energy Plan

Clean Energy Jobs Act Advances To House Floor

Environmental Groups Push To Strengthen Illinois EPA’s Proposed Coal Ash Rules

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois EPA (IEPA) testified last week in defense of proposed coal ash rules before the Illinois Pollution Control Board and the public.

After Devastating Derecho, Midwest Takes Stock Of The Damage

A powerful windstorm flattened crops, toppled trees and crumpled grain silos. Days later, communities are still assessing the damage.

Powerful Derecho Leaves Path of Devastation Across Midwest

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A rare wind storm with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across the Midwest, blowing over trees, flipping vehicles, causing

University Of Illinois Begins Construction On Second Solar Farm As Part Of Renewable Energy Plan

The University of Illinois has begun construction on its second solar farm, as part of its long-term plan to expand renewable energy and become carbon-neutral

Farmers Increasingly Look To Solar To Power Their Operations

Chris Bohr’s farm in Martinsburg, Missouri, has hundreds of acres of soybeans and corn. It also has a 5,000 head hog barn that requires a lot of…

Clean Energy Advocates Push For Electric Vehicles In Low-Income Communities

CHICAGO – Clean energy advocates want to improve access to electric vehicles in low-income communities in Illinois. A new analysis from the Citizens Utilities Board

Conservationists Start Project Restoring Some Of Central Illinois’ Native Prairie

DECATUR – Workers cut down a large tree at Rock Springs Conservation Area in southwest Decatur. They’re clearing invasive tree species to make way for

Severe Storms Bring Tornadoes And Heavy Rain To Central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN – Severe thunderstorms in Illinois caused tornadoes and other hazards on Wednesday afternoon. Meterorologist Andrew Pritchard captured a picture of a large tornado around