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Illinois in the Lurch with FutureGen

Coal-industry alliance tapped central Illinois town as facility's home, but the Department of Energy said that announcement was hasty.

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Agencies Duel Over Germs in River

A state and local agency will face off at hearings today over whether to disinfect Chicagoland's wastewater.

Posted on 9.8.2008 by Gabriel Spitzer

Vaccine Choice, or Risky Move?

Thousands of Illinois familes choose not to vaccinate -- and authorities say that sets the stage for disease outbreaks.

Posted on 9.5.2008 by Gabriel Spitzer

Animals to Move Out as Aquarium Prepares for Renovation

Marine mammals from Chicago's Shedd Aquarium are packing their bags for a nine-month trip.

Posted on 9.2.2008 by Eilee Heikenen-Weiss

Measles Spikes in Illinois

A measles outbreak among unvaccinated kids is the most widespread in the nation.

Posted on 8.22.2008 by Gabriel Spitzer

Swim At Your Own Risk

Deadly rip currents at concern for Northwest Indiana beaches.

Posted on 8.21.2008 by Michael Puente

EPA: Several Midwestern Counties Don't Meet New Soot Standards

The EPA warns several counties in Illinois and other Midwestern states aren't meeting new air quality standards.

Posted on 8.20.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

SQ372, Welcome to the Solar System

Scientists announced in Chicago yesterday that they've discovered a new celestial body in our Solar System.

Posted on 8.19.2008 by Gabriel Spitzer

Alzheimer's Linked to Physical Frailty

New research based in Chicago suggests physical frailty could be an early sign of Alzheimer's.

Posted on 8.15.2008 by Gabriel Spitzer

Mount Baldy Still Growing

And that's causing concerns for parking.

Posted on 8.13.2008 by Michael Puente

Perseids Light Up Tonight's Skies

Look up at the sky tonight for the Perseid meteor shower.

Posted on 8.11.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

Illinois EPA: Water Safe, But Pharmaceutical Traces Exist

The Illinois EPA says tests confirm traces of pharmaceuticals in the state's water.

Posted on 8.6.2008 by Sean Crawford

More with Residents of Griffith, Indiana

The town was hit with a tornado on Monday night.

Posted on 8.5.2008 by Michael Puente

The End of the Pipe

Come along as we trace the history and future of greater Chicago's water supply.

Posted on 8.5.2008 by Chicago Matters

Great Lakes' Pollution Clean-Up Cash Could Get Tripled

The bill is moving through Congress.

Posted on 8.4.2008 by City Room

Rumination May Reduce Risk of Dementia

A suprising new study is presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

Posted on 7.31.2008 by Lea Coon

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