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Bills in State Senate Would Further Regulate Battery Storage and Disposal

Cole Longcor | Capitol News Illinois - March 26, 2024

Bills in State Senate Would Further Regulate Battery Storage and Disposal (via Capitol News Illinois) — Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and...

Community

Opposition Mounts to Strict EPA Emissions Standards

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - March 26, 2024

The EPA said the new rules, which are less strict than what the agency proposed last year, will avert 7 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions. #epa

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Illinois, the Vassal State of California

Silence DoGood - March 5, 2024

House Bill 1634, which seeks to have Illinois automatically adopt the vehicle emissions standards of California... #illinois #epa #california

Politics

Trucking Group Says They’ll Sue if IL Adopts CA Emissions Standards

Catrina Peterson | The Center Square - February 25, 2024

According to the bill, each time California changes its vehicle emissions standards, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has six months to amend Illinois rules established by the California EPA. #trucking

Community

Illinois EPA Provides $4 Million in Principal Forgiveness Funding to the Village of Hazel Crest to Replace Lead Service Lines

Silence DoGood - June 25, 2023

The Village anticipates replacing an estimated 400 lead services lines within the community with this funding. #hazelcrest

Community

Flossmoor’s Berry Lane Drainage Improvement Project Wins Project of the Year

Silence DoGood - January 26, 2023

With the award, Flossmoor’s project automatically advances to the greater Chicago Metro Chapter for further award consideration, with the potential to reach the APWA’s national level of recognition. #flossmoor

Community

Illinois EPA Announces 4 Million in Funding to the Village of Robbins to Replace Lead Service Lines

Silence DoGood - October 16, 2022

The Village of Robbins plans to replace approximately 450 lead services lines at various locations within the Village. #robbins

Politics

Legislation to Protect Seniors and At-Risk Residents from Waterborne Health Risks Signed into Law

Silence DoGood - June 10, 2022

“This legislation is a great step forward in recognizing the need for a comprehensive and proactive approach to preventing Legionnaire’s Disease,” said Brad Considine, the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease Director of Strategic Initiatives. #legionella

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