Paint poses a problem for disposal
— March 7, 2022The state of Illinois’ Household Hazardous Waste Program works with local governments to divert residential waste materials with hazardous characteristics out of local solid waste…
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Nutrient pollution is Illinois’ ‘most widespread’ water problem
— February 3, 2022Part of a series of stories examining the nutrient loss reduction strategies and funding in Illinois Off the southern coast of the U.S., there is an area six times the size of Rhode…
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Illinois AG sues company for coal ash pollution
— June 23, 2021SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois attorney general on Tuesday, June 22 sued a Delaware company that owns the now-closed Vermilion Power Station over claims of illegal pollution at the former…
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Complaint against IEPA alleging discrimination prompts fed investigation
— February 8, 2021SPRINGFIELD – 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…
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Pritzker signs coal ash removal bill; some say more changes needed
— August 3, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new state law this week aimed at ensuring safe closure of toxic coal ash pits and financial protections for taxpayers should the pits cause…
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Unions, environmentalists call state energy plan a win for climate, job creation
— September 15, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker was joined by environmental and social justice activists, union representatives, and lawmakers from both parties Wednesday as he signed into law a…
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New rules aim to tighten coal ash pollution regulations
— May 21, 2021SPRINGFIELD – After years of work by environmental activists to push action on the issue, the Illinois Pollution Control Board has issued findings and recommendations related to the…
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Law targets cleanup at four Metro East coal ash sites
— August 14, 2019Gov. 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…
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