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PFAS Pressure on Illinois: Illinois EPA Director James Jennings hit back after the Trump administration rolled back federal PFAS drinking-water standards, saying Illinois has been sampling since 2020 and already adopted state rules that protect communities. Heat Season Watch: NOAA’s summer outlook leans above-normal temperatures across much of the U.S., with the Great Lakes/Upper Midwest as a relative exception—raising the odds of more frequent heat waves. Data Centers vs. Communities: Maine vetoed a statewide large-data-center ban, and the debate is spreading—Illinois is still weighing how to balance grid impacts with local concerns. Wildlife Shifts: Reports of armadillos and at least one coatimundi moving north are adding to the growing “range change” conversation tied to warming. Local Rural Help: Farm Rescue marked its 1,300th family assistance case, showing how volunteer support is still filling gaps for farm households across multiple states.

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May 22, 2026

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

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