Illinois Manufacturers' Association CEO urges action on smart carbon capture regulations
The state is aiming to adopt more environmentally friendly practices, the Illinois Manufacturers' Association announced this week.
Durbin pushes for bill that would protect children online, announces environmental grant
Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is announcing a grant this Friday that will help the city go green.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Lollapalooza going green through partnership with Re:wild
Lollapalooza is going green for its annual music festival this summer in Chicago.
Illinois lands massive investment: Nexamp to bring $2B, new HQ to Chicago
A new corporate headquarters is on the way to Illinois.
Aldi eliminates plastic shopping bags from US stores
Aldi has completely removed plastic shopping bags from all of its stores in the U.S., the discount supermarket chain announced.
Southside Blooms employs Chicago's at risk youth while supporting sustainability
Southside Blooms employs at-risk youth from the neighborhood to plant, tend, grow, and harvest flowers all summer.
John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
Chicago-area company seeks donations of shipping materials for sustainable reuse mission
After the holidays, you likely have a whole bunch of boxes and other shipping materials left over. Instead of throwing them away, one local company is trying to reuse them. But they need your help to continue their mission.
Environmental concerns rise as vape disposal harms freshwater ecosystems
There is growing concern among environmentalists about the disposal of a popular product: vapes. Experts say they're being discarded in high numbers and harming freshwater ecosystems.
Pritzker signs law lifting moratorium on nuclear reactors
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.