State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois Advocates say the controversial project is necessary to meet renewable energy needs
As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a major Clean Water Act provision protecting wetlands. Illinois lawmakers attempted to codify protections into state law during this year’s session. The bill will be brought up again during the fall veto session.