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Illinois State Climatologist wonders how cuts to weather services could play into climate change.
Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Today, WNIJ Host Jason Cregier and Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford discuss what federal funding cuts to weather services could mean for dealing with climate change. Ford says it’s a question worth posing and adds “there’s been a lot of...
Illinois Republicans challenge Senate Bill 328; call for governor's veto
Kane County Reporter - Illinois
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June 30, 2025
Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have urged Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, which they argue would benefit trial lawyers at the cost of jobs and economic growth. The Republicans also filed a lawsuit in...
Trump Tower to pay $4.8M in settlement over Chicago River violations
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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CHICAGO - Trump International Hotel & Tower has agreed to pay a record $4.8 million and bring its water intake system into compliance with the Clean Water Act, following years of environmental violations related to its use of the Chicago River for...
Istanbul, Chicago Airports Form Sister Airport Partnership
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s IGA Istanbul Airport and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) revealed on Monday a Sister Airport agreement designed to link these key airports and facilitate passenger travel. Istanbul Airport and O'Hare International...
New Illinois laws, taxes in effect July 1: Increases to gas tax, cigarette taxes, minimum wage
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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A slew of new Illinois taxes and laws for 2025 went into effect overnight as the calendar turned to July 1. Many of the changes and new taxes mean some things in the state will wind up costing more, include gas, cigarettes and tobacco products,...
Istanbul Airport, major Chicago air hub form sister alliance
Sabah
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July 1, 2025
Türkiye's largest air hub, IGA Istanbul Airport, and the Chicago Department of Aviation's (CDA) O'Hare International Airport recently announced a "sister airport" agreement that will connect the major airports to help facilitate travelers. The...
As climate change leads to more extreme weather, experts detail how to protect museum artifacts
KJZZ - Arizona
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June 30, 2025
While wildfires were burning in and around LA earlier this year, evacuation notices prompted many residents to leave their homes. Priceless artwork at the Getty Center, though, stayed put. That’s because the museum was designed and built to...
Illinois Fireworks Laws: What's Legal, What's Not
Patch
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June 30, 2025
ILLINOIS — While revelers in our neighboring states — Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky and Iowa — are legally allowed to purchase fireworks, Illinois is one of just three states to ban most fireworks. Some exceptions — novelties including...
Illinois recruits junior French Open champion, Gabriel Debru
The Daily Illini - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Illinois’ mighty 2025 recruiting class blossomed further when it signed Frenchman Gabriel Debru on Tuesday. He is the younger brother of former Illinois star Mathis Debru and adds familial firepower to Illinois’ lineup. A new home Gabriel Debru...
Illinois Republicans file lawsuit over SB 328; call for governor's veto
NW Illinois News
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June 30, 2025
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th DistrictState Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses...
The Bear Returns: Season 4 Showcases Chicago’s Culinary Scene
Times News Global
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July 1, 2025
CHICAGO, IL — Hulu‘s acclaimed series The Bear launched its fourth season on June 25, drawing viewers back into the chaotic world of fine dining set against Chicago‘s vibrant culinary landscape. This season showcases the transformation of an...
NASCAR Chicago Street Race faces murky future
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Once seen as a weird fit for a city, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race has quickly become a staple on the city’s sports calendar. But 2025 could be the last edition of the Chicago Street Race, held on July 5-6 in Grant Park, as NASCAR’s deal with the...
Science Grist What does climate change mean for agriculture? Less food, and more emissions
Yahoo News
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New research spotlights the challenge of growing food on a warming planet. Two recent studies — one historical and the other forward-looking — examine how rising temperatures have made and could continue to make agricultural production less...
Chicago Contrarian says 5,200 jobs lost, 100 restaurants closed since wage change
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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June 30, 2025
The Chicago Contrarian has reported that 5,200 jobs have been lost and 100 restaurants have closed following the elimination of subminimum wages. The publication has called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to repeal the One Fair Wage ordinance. This...
What does climate change mean for agriculture? Less food, and more emissions
Grist Magazine
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June 30, 2025
New research spotlights the challenge of growing food on a warming planet. Two recent studies — one historical and the other forward-looking — examine how rising temperatures have made and could continue to make agricultural production less...
Illinois EPA offering conservation assistance
Brownfield Ag News
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News Illinois EPA offering conservation assistance June 30, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: Crops, Illinois, News The nutrient loss reduction strategy coordinator with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says more support is available...
Illinois Schools Use Summer to Prepare Next Year's AI Tools
Government Technology
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June 30, 2025
(TNS) — South and southwest suburban Chicago school districts are using the summer to prepare to implement several artificial intelligence tools, training or guidelines in the classroom, embracing the technology as it becomes harder to outright...
How carbon capture works and debate about whether it's a future climate solution
Southeast Missourian
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Environmentalists also cite potential problems keeping it in the ground. For example, last year, agribusiness company Archer-Daniels-Midland discovered a leak about a mile underground at its Illinois carbon capture and storage site, prompting the...
New Illinois laws taking effect July 1: What you need to know
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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From wage hikes to school policy changes, dozens of new Illinois laws take effect July 1. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable ones. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Starting July 1, dozens of new Illinois laws will take effect, impacting everything from...
Chicago’s rodents are evolving with the city
Earth.com
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Rodents don’t usually evolve overnight. Like most species, they change slowly through tiny shifts passed down over thousands or millions of years. But when the world changes fast, like it has in cities over the past century, some animals keep up....