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McHenry County denies solar farms — then gets sued for turning them down

By Claire O'Brien
Mar 20, 2026 10:59 am - McHenry County is facing a lawsuit over the County Board’s denial of a pair of solar farms, according to court records. The board turned down four solar farms in ...
Public hearing on lead service line replacement plan rescheduled in Wauconda

Daily Herald report
Mar 13, 2026 9:17 am - The village of Wauconda is holding a rescheduled public hearing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 18 to discuss intentions to replace existing lead water service lines within the village to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency compliance guidelines.
How Illinois lawmakers want to protect waterways in wake of federal threat

by Gabriel Castilho
Mar 10, 2026 1:13 pm - As the Trump administration moves to slash federal protections for waterways and wetlands, Illinois Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates are racing to finally pass a measure that would enact state safeguards.
Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

By ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG
Mar 08, 2026 3:42 pm - As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid ...
Why there is a lot of coyote activity this time of year

By Mick Zawislak
Mar 01, 2026 8:45 pm - They live among us year-round, although there is a better chance now of spotting or encountering coyotes in your travels. Here’s why.
Elgin City Council moves to ban single-use plastic bags at large retailers

By Rick West
Feb 26, 2026 2:48 pm - The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a ban on single-use plastic checkout bags at larger retailers. If approved, Elgin would be one of the only municipalities in the state with such an ordinance.
Honey and beyond, how bees serve a life-sustaining purpose

Daily Herald report
Feb 25, 2026 4:57 pm - Beekeeping is the topic at the Green Drinks Libertyville meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 10 at Pizzeria De Ville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

By MICHAEL PHILLIS
Feb 21, 2026 1:56 pm - The Trump administration said Friday it backs a 10-year deadline for most cities and towns to replace their harmful lead pipes, giving notice that it will support a tough rule approved under the Biden administration to reduce lead in drinking water.
Scientists change how El Niño is labeled to keep up with spike in temperature

By SETH BORENSTEIN
Feb 20, 2026 7:04 pm - The natural El Nino cycle, which warps weather worldwide, is both adding to and shaped by a warming world, meteorologists said.A new study calculated that an unusual recent twist in the warming and cooling cycle that includes El Nino and its counterpart La Nina can help explain the scientific mystery of why Earth's already rising temperature spiked to a new level over the past three years.
Trump says climate repeal saves $1.3 trillion. The EPA’s math differs.

By Zahra Hirji
Feb 20, 2026 4:34 pm - When President Donald Trump on Feb. 12 announced the “single largest deregulation in American history” — the repeal of climate emissions standards for all vehicles and the key scientific determination underpinning them, in one swoop — he said it would save Americans $1.3 trillion.

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