Deerfield residents fight against industrial park proposal due to pollution concerns

Just weeks after packing the Deerfield Village Hall, hundreds of residents are planning another demonstration to block redevelopment plans for the old Baxter International headquarters.

EPA proposes crackdown on power plant carbon emissions
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The Biden Administration is gearing up for a major environmental fight with the formal announcement of new regulations on power plants.

Dishwashers getting hung out to dry with new federal regulations
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The Biden Administration has come out with additional environmental mandates that are set to take effect in the next few years.

What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter

Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.

Oak Tree older than Chicago to be cut down Monday
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A tree older than the city of Chicago is set to be cut down next week. It is located at the Lincoln Park Zoo and is between 250 and 300 years old.

Push by leaders to expand tree planting in Illinois

Leaders from a number of organizations gathered in Springfield Wednesday calling for Illinois to come up with a statewide tree-planting strategy to mark Arbor Day this Friday.

Push by leaders to expand tree planting in Illinois
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Leaders from a number of organizations gathered in Springfield Wednesday calling for Illinois to come up with a statewide tree-planting strategy to mark Arbor Day this Friday.

Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?

The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.

Celebrating 53 years of Earth Day
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Kate Calvin, NASA chief scientist and senior climate advisor, talks about the importance of being good stewards to Earth and maintaining the health of our planet.

Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns

Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.

'Watershed Warriors' premieres tonight highlighting work by Friends of the Fox River
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More than two decades ago the Fox River was declared the seventh most endangered in America. Conservationists are still working to keep it clean. A new short film debuts tonight at the Ashbury, and it highlights the work of Fox River advocates and all they've done to protect the ecosystem.

Indiana industrial plant fire raises health concerns

While the fire at an industrial plant in Indiana is no longer burning, there is still concern about possible health risks.

Finkl Steel withdraws plans to add more furnaces to Southeast Side facility

“There’s been issues with the neighbors in its current form,” NietoGomez said, “So the fact that they were trying to expand out to have three more furnaces is of concern because we’re worried about the air pollution.”