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Clean Water Push: The federal government announced $295 million for Illinois lead pipe replacement, even as it moves to roll back other clean-water rules and tighten PFAS limits—Illinois has 677,000 known lead service lines and 820,000 suspected. Public Health & Safety: Illinois Conservation Police and IDNR are urging life jacket use and sober boating as Memorial Day kicks off the season, citing recent accident and fatality totals. Farming From Space: University of Illinois researchers mapped corn and soybean tillage trends from 2000–2022 using satellite imagery and machine learning, aiming to track conservation tillage more precisely. Local Environment Watch: In Bensenville, residents say a rat infestation tied to one property has spread since 2024. Policy Fight: Illinois SB3444 is in the spotlight as OpenAI supports a high liability threshold for AI harm—raising alarms about how states write safety rules.

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May 21, 2026

Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute adds speaker to Barr-Harris 50th anniversary conference

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May 22, 2026

HSS marks Earth Day with cleanups, tree planting and food aid

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May 21, 2026

Illinois Film Incentives Help Power Award-Winning Indie Production

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May 21, 2026

ADIFF Chicago returns for 23rd edition with 14 films and major premieres

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Attorney General Raoul's Legislation To Protect Illinois Servicemembers' Access To Higher Education Headed To Governor's Desk

Attorney General Raoul's Legislation To Protect Illinois Servicemembers' Access To Higher Education Headed To Governor's Desk

Illinois researchers map farming trends from space

Illinois researchers map farming trends from space

Illinois neighbors say over 100 rats were trapped at one home as infestation spreads

Illinois neighbors say over 100 rats were trapped at one home as infestation spreads

EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water protections

EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water protections

More than half of Illinois crops in the ground as planting progresses

More than half of Illinois crops in the ground as planting progresses


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May 22, 2026

Feinberg Students Launch Inaugural Day of Service Across Chicago

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Illinois

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May 22, 2026

Senate Republicans Call on Governor Pritzker to Opt Illinois into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program

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May 21, 2026

Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute Adds Speaker to Barr-Harris 50th Anniversary Conference

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HSS Celebrates Earth Day 2026 With Environmental Impact Activities

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ILLINOIS FILM PRODUCTION GROWS A-PACE WITH EXPANDED STATE INCENTIVES

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