SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee advanced a pair of bills in a Monday, March 8 hearing, one that would ban ceremonial balloon releases and another…
SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched an investigation into the Illinois EPA over whether the planned relocation of an industrial scrap shredder on Chicago’s…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup features the latest salvo from agriculture over the dicamba ban controversy — this week in the form of an amicus brief from Illinois farm…
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…
For many, the holiday season is a time filled with lavish decorations, gifts and food — a lot of food. While these things are what make the holidays so special, it can be easy to…
From onboard the EPA ship the Lake Guardian stationed in the Great Lakes, aquatic researcher Susan Daniel took a break from her research to share how she became a scientist with students…
In the interest of safeguarding the health of all Illinoisans during the COVID-19 crisis, including motorists that bring their vehicles in for emissions testing and the workers that…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ top lawyer has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enact more rigorous ethylene oxide emissions standards in the wake of pressure on the General…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
