Chicago buildings to run on 100% renewable energy in 2025
70% of Chicago's electricity will come from Double Black Diamond, a 4,100-acre solar farm in Sangamon and Morgan counties.
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Lake Michigan waves could be a clean power source for remote spots like Beaver Island
University of Michigan researchers are working with residents to explore the possibility of converting wave energy into electricity.
City says a Pilsen scrap metal shredder with a history of air pollution violations can continue operating
Permit is largely retroactive, rubberstamping 2021 to 2024 operations. Sims is allowed to continue operating while its renewal permit through 2027 is reviewed.
2 women killed in early morning car crash on Northwest Side
A red sedan struck a black SUV during what appeared to be an attempted turn on the 8700 block of West Irving Park Road, according to Chicago police.
City delays permit decision for Pilsen scrap metal shredder, residents feel neglected
Pollution levels are currently below limits, but the shredder has previously been sued by the Illinois AG and fined by the EPA for violations.
Batteries are a missing piece in Illinois’ clean energy transition. Engineers and lawmakers are racing to add them to the power grid.
Renewable energy operates in a use-it-or-lose-it fashion that can’t satisfy society’s demand. U. of C. researcher targets sodium-ion batteries.
We don’t know what’s at the bottom of the Great Lakes. Climate change demands we find out.
Only 15% of the lakebed has been documented to modern standards, making it difficult to predict how floods, storms and erosion affect communities.
Midwest hydrogen hub is moving forward with $22M federal award, but community concerns persist
Proposed “clean hydrogen hub” would span Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Iowa, but activists worry about environmental and health impacts.
Driver, 18, crashed and left in critical condition after West Side armed robbery
After shots were fired, the 18-year-old sped off, striking several other vehicles before stopping at the end of the block.
Illinois nuclear plants are in the crosshairs of data centers and AI’s insatiable demand for clean power. At what cost?
As the nation’s leading nuclear power producer, Illinois is uniquely positioned to capitalize on or fall victim to the latest rush for nuclear energy.