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No tollway board, no problem: Controversial Route 53 study keeps bringing consultants millions

By Marni Pyke
Feb 14, 2019 8:26 AM - Despite a tollway leadership void, work continues on an expensive and controversial study of Route 53. Gov. J.B. Pritzker promises a "fresh start" but hasn't announced his tollway team yet.
CLC's new science building earns LEED Platinum ranking

By Doug T. Graham
Feb 11, 2019 7:04 PM - The College of Lake County's Science Building was given the highest possible rating by the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certification system.
Lake County preparing for surge in solar energy proposals

By Mick Zawislak
Feb 11, 2019 5:25 PM - Lake County officials are preparing to draft new regulations to address an expected surge in proposal for solar energy projects.
Solar panels to power 145 homes coming to Naperville

By Marie Wilson
Jan 24, 2019 10:13 AM - Naperville is set to receive a solar electricity array to power 145 homes at its Springbrook Water Reclamation Center.
Chicago Area Clean Cities elects leaders in clean air, clean vehicles to its board

Joe Koenig
Jan 23, 2019 6:46 AM - Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC) today announced the election of representatives from the American Lung Association, Nissan, Cummins, Inc., Exelon Corporation, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County to its executive board.
Lakeshore Recycling acquires Molenhouse routes

Jan 9, 2019 12:56 PM - Lakeshore Recycling Systems has acquired commercial waste and recycling routes from Molenhouse Enterprises, Inc., a long-standing suburban Chicago waste hauler.
Proposed solar power facility in Plato Township fails first test

By James Fuller
Jan 4, 2019 1:00 AM - A solar power farm hoping to set up panels in Plato Township failed to get a favorable nod from a Kane County Board committee this week after the township board and some adjacent neighbors opposed the plan.
Experts say Illinois could see growth of hemp industry

Associated Press
Dec 28, 2018 1:47 PM - Hemp could be the next big cash crop in Illinois, according to a farmer who was among the first to legally grow the plant in the state after it became legal this year.
Oil pipeline triggers a winter of frigid protest in Michigan

Trevor Bach
Dec 27, 2018 2:29 PM - Opponents say the aging Line 5 puts the Great Lakes at risk. Michigan's outgoing governor wants to ensure it keeps operating.
Mundelein District 75 plans solar farm across from school

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 20, 2018 8:57 AM - Mundelein Elementary District 75 hopes to install solar panels at its four schools, including the creation of a solar farm on open space across from Mechanics Grove Elementary School. They could provide $2 million in energy savings over 25 years, officials say.

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