State delays Joliet invasive carp project over ‘anticipated lack of funding'
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project was abruptly canceled Tuesday over concerns over federal funding of the project.
Great Lakes invasive carp project on hold because Illinois governor doesn't trust Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has halted a key project meant to defend the Great Lakes from invasive carp, citing federal funding uncertainty.
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Illinois Puts Invasive Carp Barrier on Hold, Pritzker Says Trump Administration Can’t Be Trusted as Funding Partner
The state of Illinois has pressed pause on a barrier designed to keep invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, saying it ...
Chicago River's reversal in 1900 was an 'engineering triumph' that transformed our city
In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant ...
Survivors of child abuse at Illinois youth detention centers file more lawsuits in hopes of change
He's among 800 people who have filed complaints since May against juvenile detention centers in Illinois alleging they were ...
O’Hare is Chicago’s biggest CO2 emitter; Indiana factories are region’s top polluters
New database aims to help cities map out their own CO2 cuts as President Trump looks to eliminate federal programs.
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High school football notebook: Jacob Alexander commits to Illinois; Evanston and St. Laurence hire coaches
He did play a little with the Joliet Ravens youth football program ... and now Alexander is one of the newest members of Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s 2026 recruiting class.
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15 Largest Cities in Illinois, Ranked by Population
The largest cities in Illinois (including Chicago, Joliet and Naperville) offer a mix of cultural, economic and recreational attractions. They reflect the state's industrial roots, as well as its ...