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Elgin-based Heritage-Crystal Clean moving national HQ to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates
May 18, 2022 12:08 PM - Heritage-Crystal Clean, an Elgin-based environmental products and services company, will move its national headquarters to the new Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates, the developer behind the project announced Monday. -
'Not ready for prime time yet': How local officials are preparing and training for electric vehicles
May 16, 2022 5:10 AM - The electrification of American cars isn't just theoretical anymore, and that's why firefighters learned how to handle EV battery fires and mayors got tips on how to power their future electric snowplow fleets at the recent Green Drives conferences in Naperville organized by Chicago Area Clean Cities.
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How suburban colleges are helping students get jobs in growing green economy
May 9, 2022 6:23 AM - Programs that train people to install and maintain solar panels, electric car chargers, wind turbines and other skilled green jobs are hard to find at suburban community colleges. -
Heritage-Crystal Clean reports 32% revenue growthMay 5, 2022 2:21 PM - Elgin-based Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc. Thursday reported financial results for its fiscal year first quarter, including revenue of $139.4 million, as compared to $105.4 million for the same quarter of 2021, an increase of 32.2%.
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Rosemont mall hosts denim recycling driveMay 1, 2022 5:49 PM - The Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont is conducting a denim jeans recycling drive through May 8.
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School lunches, drug disposal, e-motorcycles: What's in state legislation for the environment
Apr 22, 2022 1:02 PM - With the shortened legislative spring session and the limits to engage with elected officials, due to COVID-19 restrictions, environmental groups said they had few expectations regarding the number of environmental bills that could pass this year. Still, 15 bills that protect and promote our environment gained support in the General Assembly and await signature from the governor. -
Coming soon: Climate change reporting from a suburban perspective. Here's how you can help.
Apr 22, 2022 5:00 AM - In this letter to readers, Executive Editor Jim Baumann talks about how the Daily Herald is getting a staff writer through Report For America to cover climate change on a local level. -
Heritage-Crystal Clean invests in battery recycling partnerApr 19, 2022 2:57 PM - Elgin-based Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc. Tuesday said it has invested in its battery recycling partner, HBR Retriev Holdco LLC, based in Coral Gables, Florida.
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How major overhaul aims to make Willowbrook Wildlife Center friendlier to environment, animals
Apr 14, 2022 5:30 AM - A new wildlife clinic and visitor center could become the first "net zero" building in the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. -
Location, not concept, leads to rejection of Brick & Mortar plan in downtown Libertyville
Apr 14, 2022 8:41 AM - A proposal to convert a prominent vacant building in downtown Libertyville into flexible, shared work space has been rejected by village officials, who say they love the concept but not the location.
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