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From the meaning of work to musical mashups, the Morning Shift serves up its usual mix of news and conversations.

Some environmentalists warn that a recent federal report on greenhouse gases doesn’t tell the full story. The Environmental Protection Agency says natural gas producers have significantly reduced emissions of methane, a potent heat-trapping gas that could decide whether the fossil fuel is a viable short-term option for fighting climate change.

So far there is no high-volume fracking in Illinois, but the House Speaker’s proposal pre-empts the passage of a regulatory bill that would set up a permitting process and potentially permit drilling in a matter of months.

On Wednesday's Morning Shift, we look at the state of Illinois gambling, discuss whether fracking has environmental advantages and enjoy the music of Chicago's The Canoes. 

Starved Rock is located in Utica, Illinois - a two hour drive southwest from Chicago. It's a popular destination for fishing, rock climbing, hiking and picnicking.Tony Giordano said a new silica sand mine adjacent to the park would mean new jobs and could inject $9 million into the local economy.

I understand the power of Lake Erie wind as soon we’re out past the breakwaters of Cleveland Harbor.