Actions from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun will have negative environmental impacts statewide, advocates said.
Environmental advocates react to more EPA cuts, Braun executive orders
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Photos: Blood moon seen over Chicago
A total lunar eclipse was visible across North America including Chicago Thursday night into Friday morning.
On centennial of the Scopes trial, Chicagoans honor Clarence Darrow at Jackson Park bridge named in his honor
The Chicago-based lawyer led the charge in multiple high-profile cases, including defending Tennessee high school teacher Thomas Scopes for teaching Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution in the classroom.
Naperville D203 carbon action plan would lower greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050
The Naperville District 203 School Board will vote on a carbon action plan later this month that would significantly cut its greenhouse gas emissions in the next 10 years and reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Group of ‘Friends’ forms to foster ancient landscape at Gensburg-Markham Prairie
About 70 volunteers kicked off an effort last weekend to restore and preserve Gensburg-Markham Prairie in Markham.
Chicago ranked 7th most polluted major US city in 2024, down from 2nd the previous year, global report shows
Chicago was the seventh-most polluted major city in the country in 2024, according to a global air quality report released Tuesday. The average annual concentration of small particulate matter in the air led to a 35% decrease in the air pollution levels that had placed the city second in the previous year’s ranking. “The goal […]
A record year for solar in Illinois, and nationwide: ‘Customers want it’
Solar accounted for 66% of all new electricity generating capacity added to the U.S. grid in 2024, outpacing wind and natural gas.
Army Corps drops plan for expansion of Lake Michigan dump after opposition from Illinois EPA and community advocates
The Army Corps said it will work with the state, the city and the Illinois International Port District to explore ‘sustainable and feasible alternatives.’
Watch the moon turn blood red during a total lunar eclipse this week
A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon blood red Thursday night into Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere.
‘It’s more urgent now’: Protests have taken over Chicago. Here’s what to know
Some protests are in response to the second Trump administration, while others have been organized by veteran activist organizations.