From the Chicago suburbs to short line railroad companies, proposed merger heightens concerns By John Lippert September 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. If Union Pacific's merger with Norfolk Southern is approved, the combined company could increase train...
Want to go apple-picking? Some Illinois orchards might not open after several spring frosts killed crops. By Adriana Pérez September 5, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Five frosts killed apple blooms, forcing Prairie Sky Orchard in McHenry County to close for...
Aurora launches solar power program that could lower utility costs for some residents By Addison Wright September 5, 2026 at 12:22 p.m. The solar program allows residents to subscribe to local solar farms and receive credits directly...
Just Transition, Citizens Action Coalition oppose NIPSCO’s cost recovery plan By Christin Lazerus September 4, 2026 at 10:52 a.m. The Citizens Action Coalition and Just Transition are part of a coalition of public interest...
Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: more wildfire smoke By Stacker September 4, 2026 at 9:31 a.m. Grist reports Michigan winemakers face new climate worries from wildfire smoke, which could affect grapes...
SeaWorld San Diego’s rescued belugas have yet to meet the park’s resident whales By Lori Weisberg September 4, 2026 at 9:17 a.m. The latest update from the San Diegp park comes amid reports that two of the...
Insects and mosquitoes are swarming Chicagoland. Here’s why. By Allison Kiehl September 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. As Labor Day Weekend approaches, mosquitoes and flies continue to swarm. Here’s what’s causing it...
Trump administration stalled a survey of PFAS in wastewater, former EPA officials say By Michael Phillis September 3, 2026 at 6:52 p.m. The Trump administration has stalled a study that would help identify industries dumping harmful PFAS...
La Grange Trustee Glenn Thompson, who led flood mitigation effort, resigns from Village Board By Hank Beckman September 3, 2026 at 4:06 p.m. The La Grange Village Board approved a Resolution of Appreciation for Trustee Glenn Thompson, who...
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans By Matthew Daly September 3, 2026 at 8:38 a.m. A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to...