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Moline officials said the upgrades will help the plant meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations and protect ...

Explore how EPA funding cuts impact the Great Lakes and the vital resources they support in our latest analysis.

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ADM executives promoted the economic promise of carbon capture technology at a Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce event. Protestors outside the event raised concerns about potential leaks.

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On Friday, Sept. 12, 2025,, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) hosted a Community Day in East St. Louis alongside Senator ...

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The risk of West Nile virus remains high, the department said. Since May 11 and through Sept. 6, suburban Cook County has ...

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