Popular farm chemical goes on trial in Springfield

House committee gathers evidence on atrazine

Let the sunshine in

Environmental groups say Illinois has untapped solar energy potential

Investing in solar energy could bring the state as many as 17,000 new jobs, one environmental expert says.As the fifth largest producer and consumer of electricity, Illinois is not living up to its su

Permit process slows down manufacturers

Chamber of Commerce urges state to expedite EPA permits for faster job growth

After a two-year permit process, U.S. Steel Corp. finalized a $750 million project in Granite City, Ill., last October. In Alabama, a similar project’s permit only took six months to clear.Katy

Low marks for state’s infrastructure

Report card says Illinois roads, bridges and waterways need remedial help

The state’s infrastructure earned failing grades in a report issued last week by the Illinois chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.If the situation does not improve, civil engineer

A tough time to be a kid

Composting digs deep into sustainability

How to save the planet by rejuvenating soil

Autumn leaves, the contents of your hamster’s cage and last week’s chicken wings may not seem like a recipe for success, but together they form the perfect combination of waste for a backy

Radio Flyers

Specialists at Emiquon Preserve monitor migration patterns of mallard ducks

Just a foot or so off State Road 97, nature is taking back what was once lost. Drivers can’t miss the sprawling wetlands, sunken floodplain and “narrow shoulder” signs, as the road w

GOP wants campaign limits

Bill would limit spending by legislative leaders

Brady optimistic about GOP’s chances

Republican gubernatorial candidate hopes for statewide takeover

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bill Brady addresses a small band of followers in a cozy, dimly lit Irish pub in Plainfield, Ill.Despite the Sunday drizzle, about 20 people have gathered, clad in swe

Community colleges get “green”