Part of a series of stories examining the nutrient loss reduction strategies and funding in Illinois. Nutrient loss isn’t just an agricultural problem. Excess nutrients from runoff…
A highway of subterranean pipes channel fresh water to and sewage away from Illinois’ homes, businesses, schools and parks. Pipes also carry runoff from rainstorms and snowmelt. This…
Runoff from fertilizer and manure application in agricultural regions has led to high levels of nitrate in groundwater, rivers, and coastal areas. These high nitrate levels can threaten…
To combat ice and snow on roads during winter storms, local road crews’ mainstay attack has traditionally been salt and more salt. However, bountiful salt is not necessarily better…
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) “is the biggest regional government agency you never heard of,” says Frank Johnson, its community engagement coordinator. The…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced a total of $18.2 million in grants will be awarded to 34 southern Illinois and rural communities…
SPRINGFIELD — Certain chemicals that are commonly used as sealants on asphalt driveways, parking lots and playgrounds could soon come under state regulation over concerns about their…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, July 30, signed legislation designed to prevent coal ash pollution and facilitate clean up at coal ash-contaminated sites — including four Metro East sites. “Coal…
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago woman grows her presence ...Chicago resident Lizzy Lopez was wondering what do with land her father ...
Berwyn man charged in homicideA 27-year-old Berwyn man has been charged in connection with an alleged ...
Thousands stand opposed to TrumpThroughout this spring in Chicago and across the country there have been ...
