Environmental
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Nicor Gas contribution celebrates Black History MonthFeb 15, 2022 10:00 pm - CHICAGO - As part of Black History Month, Nicor Gas said it has given a $25,000 grant to the Museum of Science and Industry to support its Black Creativity Program, a ce...
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Illinois American Water seeking rate increaseFeb 10, 2022 10:00 pm - WOODRIDGE - Illinois American Water has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to adjust its water and wastewater base rates following an extensive examin...
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Vernon Hills board leans toward joining energy consortium but wary of future costsFeb 07, 2022 12:00 am - Vernon Hills village officials informally have agreed to join a coordinated effort to increase energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint in municipal, residentia...
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Illinois American Water touts assistance programJan 30, 2022 10:00 pm - WOODRIDGE - Over the last two years, Illinois American Water helped more than 15,500 residential customers receive financial assistance to help keep water service flowin...
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Old socks or torn jeans? Lake County expanding program to keep them out of landfillsJan 25, 2022 4:00 am - After a modest start, a recycling program for clothing and textiles such as blankets and quilts continues to expand with 61 collection boxes spread throughout Lake Count...
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NaturaLawn welcomes new franchise ownersJan 17, 2022 10:00 pm - EAST DUNDEE - NaturaLawn of America, the third largest lawn care company in the United States, welcomed Trevor and Trent Foss to the family as new owners of the Chicago-...
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New Lake County program will help businesses go greenDec 24, 2021 4:25 am - Lake County is set to launch a new program regarded as an innovative way for businesses to finance a variety of energy efficiency and related projects. The Lake County B...
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Cleanup continues at site of demolished Warrenville gas stationDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - In a Facebook post about this month's demolition of a long-vacant gas station at the northeast corner of Warrenville and Batavia roads, Warrenville Mayor David Brummel u...
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'The U.S. has one hand tied': Casten describes mixed reception at U.N. climate summitNov 27, 2021 12:00 am - A congressional delegation member attending the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove described a mixed reception for t...
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Thanks to a new law, green businesses in Illinois have new lifeNov 15, 2021 12:00 am - Dawn Heid remembers Sept. 15 - the day Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act - very well, and with good reason. "It was amazing," said H...