Waukegan says goodbye to a coal plant but must contend with its industrial waste
Environmental activists warn that leaving large coal ash repositories in place could lead to toxic spills and groundwater contamination.
Environmental activists warn that leaving large coal ash repositories in place could lead to toxic spills and groundwater contamination.
The Chicago Department of Public Health said Illinois’ first monkeypox case was found in an adult male who recently traveled to Europe.
The landfill in Waukegan will soon be home to 20,000 solar panels, part of a trend to reuse Superfund cleanup sites.
An infectious disease expert explains what that means for you.
How did prices get so high and what can the government do to bring them down?
The pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity in Chicago. Now, inflation adds another hurdle to putting food on the table.
Health officials urged everyone to be up-to-date with their vaccinations and booster shots.
The data that could help illuminate disparities has never been public here. After a WBEZ inquiry, the state is evaluating whether that should change.
Omni Ecosystems is using cost-effective ways to create more sustainable green spaces in the city.
The $7.8 million project’s message is one of reuse and rebirth.