IDEM proposes state coal ash program as federal regulations on track to lessen
On June 30, IDEM announced that its submitted a state coal combustion residuals permit to...
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 5,000
Ongoing recovery and debris-clearing operations have led to the increase in the death toll, particularly...
Wildfire smoke in Illinois also affects animals and their caretakers
Elevated pollution levels Thursday and Friday affected dogs, bees and zoo animals breathing the same...
The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining
The U.S. government plans to auction off massive sections of water surrounding American Samoa for...
Column: After 30 years, memories still strong of 1996 Aurora flood that ‘closed the city down’
Aurora was hit with almost 17 inches of rain in a 24-hour period on July...
Not bugged by air quality, hundreds show up for Insect Fest in River Forest
The Forest Preserves of Cook County annual Insect Fest in River Forest ended an hour...
Concerts and outdoor events around Chicagoland on hold as the haze from wildfire smoke lingers
Outdoor concerts, Great America and other open-air events around Chicago and the suburbs remained on...
Air quality alert for northern Illinois extended through Saturday night, officials say
The National Weather Service said there’s potential for smoke to drift back into sections of...
Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here’s how it attacks the body.
Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms...
Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and...