Environmental
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Editorial: We need to re-evaluate our relationship with cars in light of gas prices and climate changeMar 16, 2022 1:00 am - If drivers have been reluctant to limit their car use and reduce mileage in the past, they now have two headline-making reasons to reconsider: painful prices at the pump...
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Lawmakers address concerns of Lake Michigan contamination from Waukegan power plantMar 14, 2022 5:15 am - This story has been modified from the original to correct the spelling in the name of Dave Schrader, a senior manager for communications at NRG. An environmental bi...
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Fuel Tech awarded $5.3 million in air quality contractsFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - WARRENVILLE - Fuel Tech Inc. said it has received multiple air pollution control contracts totaling approximately $5.3 million from customers in India, South Africa, the...
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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...