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The Biz Week That Was: Garden centers unleash flower power, rising inflation, and pizza galore among the highlightsApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Amid erratic weather, local garden centers keep springing forward Snow in April. Unseasonably warm 70-degree days in March. Springtime weather in the Chicago area is...
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Waubonsee’s new Technical Education Center regional driver of economic growth in sustainability and cleantech careersApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Waubonsee Community College is building a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Technical Education Center at its Sugar Grove campus. This cutting-edge facility, set to ...
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Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility
Apr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Natural gas is fueling a fight between consumer advocates, a powerful utility company and the state. Amid competing advertising campaigns, accusations of mismanagement an...
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Customers urged to stay connected if they are behind on billsApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Residential heating bills were more than $100 lower this winter North Shore Gas is urging customers who are behind on their energy bills to reach out as soon as poss...
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Transforming homes with sustainable technologyApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - Energy efficiency and sustainability are no longer mere buzzwords; they are becoming the cornerstone of modern homes and businesses. However, the transition toward smart ...
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Why we need to be wise about how we help our impoverished neighborsApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - In college, a group of my friends volunteered at the new homeless center in South Bend, Indiana. We worked in the kids’ room where we babysat for parents as they ran err...
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McHenry County College sets foundation for careers in energy efficiency and sustainabilityApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - As the planet faces growing environmental challenges, there is an increased need for trained professionals with the knowledge and skills to address critical issues. A qu...
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Why safe, reliable electrical construction is critical for energy futureApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - Warrenville-based PowerForward DuPage recognizes that safe and reliable green electrical construction is critical for our nation’s energy future. The following energy so...
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Why Des Plaines might ban selling unregulated ingestible hemp productsApr 13, 2024 4:00 pm - Concerned about retailers selling intoxicating products without any governmental oversight or safety controls, the Des Plaines City Council on Monday will debate banning ...
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Woodfield Mall to host Go Green event in Grand Court April 20Apr 12, 2024 1:21 pm - Woodfield Mall and its retailers will celebrate Earth Week with family-friendly crafts, recycling, and educational opportunities from 1 to 3 p.m. April 20 in the mall...