Gov. JB Pritzker pauses tax incentives for data centers after regulation efforts stall in Illinois legislature
Following stalled efforts in the Illinois legislature over regulating data centers, Gov. JB Pritzker paused...
Environment
Munster pauses mosquito spraying due to health, ecosystem concerns
Munster officials announced Thursday on social media that it’s “suspending mosquito spraying at this time”...
What to know about New World screwworm, its reappearance in the US and the threat to the cattle industry
The New World screwworm fly is threatening the U.S. cattle industry for the first time...
Northern lights may be visible Thursday into Friday from Illinois
“Strong auroras can be seen even in big cities, but the best views will be...
IDEM hosts online public hearing for Schahfer permit draft
More than 15 Northwest Indiana residents testied during an online public hearing for permit changes...
Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with...
Inspired by piping plover enthusiasts, a Lockport couple protects killdeer eggs at construction site
After spotting four speckled killdeer eggs in an empty lot next door, a couple is...
World Business Chicago picks design contest finalists: Covered highways, residential alleys, recycling tourism
World Business Chicago, which hosted the “Horizon Lines” open design contest this spring, on Wednesday...
They built an Englewood community garden. Now they’re battling illegal dumping.
Incidents complicate efforts to build trust and encourage community investment — something organizers say is...
Cook County Forest Preserves looks to purchase and restore 5-acre parcel in Orland Hills
A 5-acre strip on 167th Street in Orland Hills may be bought by the Forest...