EPA enlists students for smog watch

Apr. 30, 2013
Cook County got a failing grade for air quality last week. Now the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is involving Chicago schools in pollution monitoring.

Southeast Side power plant reignites air-quality concerns

Sep. 16, 2011
Residents of the Southeast Side have faced pollution from nearby Indiana coal plants. The decision to shut down an aging plant in the early part of 2011 brought hope for fresher air. But a new plant reignited concerns--and several Southeast Side community groups have since joined forces.

EPA hears testimony on coal power pollution

May. 25, 2011
Coal power plants in Illinois might have to reduce emissions to meet new federal standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Solis hangs on in 25th after power plant flip-flop

Apr. 6, 2011
Chicago Ald. Danny Solis hung on in his 25th Ward runoff Tuesday. But the defeated candidate says he too has reason to celebrate.