The Pantagraph14h
In 2021, Illinois created the Mahomet Aquifer Council. It has never met.
Illinois lawmakers created the Mahomet Aquifer Council. But now, as they ponder legislation that would ban carbon ...
Landing a data center is worth the environmental tradeoffs, Illinois towns say
For Ric Offerman, Minooka’s mayor, these are inescapable environmental tradeoffs to secure a multibillion-dollar investment from Equinix, Inc., a Redwood City, California-based company that operates ...
If industry-backed law passes, EPA couldn't use the science behind hundreds of environmental protections
The proposed law introduced would bar the federal Environmental Protection Agency from using hundreds of chemical assessments ...
Meet the EPA’s new regional administrator in charge of California (and the rest of the Pacific Southwest)
Cook's appointment comes as the state and region grapple with worsening climate issues such as extreme heat, devastating ...
Another cicada emergence could bring billions to parts of the US, but where?
While the great cicada emergence of 2024 brought a historic convergence of cicada broods, what will happen in 2025?
Chicago Tribune15d
‘Something should be done’: Illinois Democratic lawmakers hear from public frustrated about President Donald Trump’s initiatives
One person Blair has reached his limit with is Durbin, who at 80 years of age is weighing whether to run for a sixth term as Illinois ... the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Chicago ...
Central Illinois Proud16d
New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing that spending items greater than $50,000 now require approval from Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
The Black Wall Street Times on MSN16d
Hazel M. Johnson: The trailblazing mother of environmental justice
The environmentalism advocacy space has always been inclusive. However, the stereotype that is often associated with environmentalists has traditionally been perceived as White. There are several ...
NPR Illinois16d
Springfield receives more funding to replace lead service lines
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced $2,890,226 in funding to the City of Springfield to replace lead service lines within the community. The funding is provided through the ...
Effingham Daily News17d
Neoga and Cowden among communities awarded Illinois EPA grants
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Acting Director James Jennings announced Friday. The LSLI Grant Program offers grants to local government units ranging from $20,000 – $50,000 to fund ...
The Topeka Capital-Journal17d
Why was Topeka's air quality less than ideal Tuesday? The EPA explains
The high readings were likely due to dust being carried along by high winds as a frontal boundary passed through the area, said Jonathan Klusmeyer, spokesman for EPA Region 7. By 8:45 a.m ...
Tribune-Star18d
Illinois State defeats Missouri State 70-54 in MVC tournament
Led by Johnny Kinziger's 13 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Missouri State Bears 70-54 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Thursday Johnny Kinziger had 13 points in ...