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Would solar panels ruin the view in Kildeer? Residents leading the charge to end ban

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Sep 18, 2023 6:46 AM - The Village of Kildeer is one of the few Illinois municipalities that bans roof-mounted solar panels from residential buildings. Some residents are trying to change that.
'Landfills can be desirable features': How they're doing that in DuPage County

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Sep 11, 2023 11:46 AM - The eight closed landfills and dumpsites maintained by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County produce 97% of the district's greenhouse gas emissions. To cut down, officials are implementing a range of practices, including converting methane gas to electricity.
Study: Electrifying 30% of heavy-duty vehicles could save hundreds of lives, billions of dollars

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Sep 13, 2023 8:08 AM - A recent study out of Northwestern reported that electrifying 30% of the greater Chicago area's heavy-duty vehicles would substantially reduce air pollution and save hundreds of lives each year.
Community solar in Illinois: How it works and how you can sign up

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Sep 4, 2023 7:33 AM - Community solar, a subscriber-based service that allows residents to participate in solar power without having to own panels, has grown exponentially over the last three years. Here's what you need to know.
Why a DuPage County Board member wants just a single trash hauler in unincorporated areas

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Sep 2, 2023 11:37 AM - While some homeowners in DuPage County's unincorporated areas enjoy the freedom to choose their own waste hauler, the neighborhoods have up to five trash days on their streets, creating concerns about pollution, noise and wear and tear on the roads.
To beat extreme heat, waste pickup to begin earlier this week

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Aug 22, 2023 12:57 PM - The waste management provider asks customers to have their refuse, recycling and yard waste ready at the curb one hour earlier than usual.
Project to protect wildlife, endangered blackbird at Pingree Grove Forest Preserve underway

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Aug 18, 2023 2:17 PM - As one of the largest wetland complexes stewarded by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, the 438-acre site is a vital resource for migratory waterfowl and marsh birds.
Landfills lead Illinois industries in methane emissions. Here's how you can help.

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Aug 22, 2023 11:18 PM - Illinois was recently ranked ninth in the country for highest methane emissions from landfills, which are a major contributor to climate change.
It's peak season for West Nile virus, and the Chicago area is a hotspot: What's being done

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Aug 9, 2023 8:59 AM - It's been more than 20 years since West Nile virus established itself in North America. Here's a look at how local and state health organizations are monitoring and abating mosquitoes that carry the virus, and how climate change increases the risk of human exposure.
'It's just been a slow rollout': Climate jobs grants could finally be coming for eager contractors

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Aug 4, 2023 5:00 AM - As the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act approaches, the state is beginning to roll out several workforce development and grant programs. We give an update on when the initiatives are expected to launch, why they're important to the clean energy transition, and what local industry hopes to get out of the programs -- once they arrive.

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