Jenny Whidden
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Warm winter: Experts weigh in on what’s causing unseasonable temps, what to expectFeb 28, 2024 5:15 am - The Chicago area is closing out what could be its warmest February ever, and the signs are clear: Trees are leafing out, once-dormant plants are peeking up through the gr...
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‘I want people to care about the night’: Advocates are working to fix light pollution in Chicago areaFeb 26, 2024 7:23 pm - When you flip on your bright porch lights each night, you could be doing more than muddying your view of the Milky Way: Unnecessary light disrupts wildlife, affects human...
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Wheaton Sanitary District to upgrade with $2.6M in federal EPA fundingFeb 20, 2024 8:13 pm - The Wheaton Sanitary District — which treats wastewater for parts of Wheaton, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn and Winfield — is set to receive $2,655,400 in federal funding to b...
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Addison nonprofit SCARCE to host sustainability meeting to connect local governments, businessesFeb 19, 2024 7:10 pm - To bridge the gap between sustainability professionals who work in local government and in businesses, environmental nonprofit SCARCE will host a gathering across busines...
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What Illinoisians need to know about Renewable Energy CreditsFeb 14, 2024 1:56 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago recently made news when it announced its shift to 100% renewable energy. But did that mean the district installed solar on its nearly 400 paris...
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Illinois American Water seeks rate hike that would add $24 a month to average billFeb 13, 2024 8:14 pm - Illinois American Water, which serves several Northwest suburbs, has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase rates by $152.4 million. Authoritie...
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Policy being studied in Illinois could boost the state’s recycling rateFeb 10, 2024 1:41 pm - A policy that would hold packaging producers responsible for the full life cycle of their products could triple Illinois’ recycling rate, according to a recent study from...
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Chicago-based Great Lakes collaboration awarded up to $160M for water innovation hubFeb 06, 2024 6:09 pm - The National Science Foundation recently announced it will award up to $160 million to a multi-state Great Lakes collaboration, led by Chicago-based nonprofit Current and...
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To combat climate change, Glen Ellyn couple helps fund solar projectsFeb 01, 2024 7:31 pm - Glen Ellyn resident Jeff Jens can clearly recall the first time he realized solar power was the real deal. On a cold November morning in the 80s, Jens put his hand over a...
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Climate Caregivers: Connie Schmidt’s advocacy starts at homeJan 29, 2024 6:00 am - Thirty-year Sierra Club member Connie Schmidt’s introduction to environmental advocacy began in her back yard — and she’s kept it that way.