Nuclear option: Illinois grapples with the future of nuclear power Nuclear option: Illinois grapples with the future of nuclear power Friday, March 17, 2023 A measure allowing the construction of new commercial nuclear power plants has bipartisan, bicameral support in the state legislature as the body considers its next steps in meeting carbon-free energy goals while maintaining grid reliability.
Transit agencies look to the state to help make up projected $730 million budget gap Transit agencies look to the state to help make up projected $730 million budget gap Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Officials with the state’s largest transit agencies met with lawmakers on Tuesday to sound the alarm for what Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Leanne Redden called a “looming operational crisis.”
Illinois considers legalizing ‘human composting’ Illinois considers legalizing ‘human composting’ Thursday, March 9, 2023 A proposal at the Illinois Statehouse would legalize and regulate “natural organic reduction,” a process in which human remains are rapidly decomposed into compost. The process is also... Read more
High prices, gaps in availability across Illinois highlight patchwork child care system High prices, gaps in availability across Illinois highlight patchwork child care system Monday, March 6, 2023 In some Illinois communities, finding child care isn’t just a routine task for families to work through, but a seemingly impossible dream. Read more