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Grow Solar expands to Monroe County

— July 10, 2019

It may not yet be a national leader, but a nonprofit program to implement solar energy systems in Metro East has been expanded across all three of the region’s core counties,…

In first year as governor, Pritzker pushes through far-reaching agenda
— June 11, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — After four years of fiscal austerity and the pro-business, anti-union agenda of former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois lawmakers took a sharp turn to the left…
SolAmerica’s plans in Eureka on hold indefinitely
— April 28, 2019

After months of leaping over county legal hurdles and deflecting public grievances over an application to build a solar farm in Eureka, SolAmerica has been denied the opportunity, at…
State jobs act pushing wind, solar leads to boom in green energy
— October 24, 2018

It has been touted as one of the most significant pieces of energy legislation ever to pass the Illinois General Assembly. The state’s Future Energy Jobs Act, or Senate Bill 2814,…
Eureka solar farm plan takes step back for further review
— August 28, 2018

Controversial plans for a community solar farm on the outskirts of Eureka have been shuttled back to the Woodford County Zoning Board for further review. On Aug. 21, the Woodford County…

Experts tell Montgomery residents time is now to switch to solar
— May 7, 2019

Thinking of going solar? You’re not alone. More than 50 people showed up at Montgomery Village Hall last week to learn the ins and outs of solar energy during a forum run by experts…
Mundelein Elementary School District prepares for green energy
— January 17, 2019

By the start of the summer, Mundelein Elementary School District 75 is hoping to embark on new journey that will bring it an alternative energy source through the use of solar panels,…
Woodford County Board takes a pass on solar farm
— October 19, 2018

It seemed to some that public outrage over a proposed solar farm in Eureka had fallen on deaf ears. But on Oct. 16, the Woodford County Board made it loud and clear that they were listening…