Governors of five states, including Illinois, call for ‘swift action’ on rising electric bills
A recent PJM electricity auction could mean a monthly electric bill increase of roughly $7.50 to $10 a month in northern Illinois.
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Illinois passed an ambitious climate act 3 years ago. But it’s struggling to meet clean energy goals.
Just 7% of the state’s retail electricity came from wind and solar in 2023-2024, far less than a goal of 22%, according to data from the Illinois Power Agency.
US EPA investigates whether carbon dioxide leak at ADM storage complex in Decatur violated water regulations
CO2 pipelines and storage are part of a burgeoning climate industry encouraged under federal climate law but mistrusted by many farmers and environmentalists.
Electric bill savings will be lower for some new Illinois rooftop solar owners starting in 2025
What will change — for new solar roof owners only — is they will get smaller bill credits for the excess solar they produce and export to the the grid.
Consumer watchdog helps solar roof shoppers cut through the confusion
With tax credits, rebates reducing the price of panels by up to 60% in Illinois, customers are making the leap because they believe the incentives will never be better.
Climate events outside the DNC campus in Chicago highlight progress — and call for action
Chicago activities include a tour of an all-electric home in North Lawndale, happy hour and watch party at the Salt Shed and a climate voter party.
Monarch butterfly numbers have dropped this summer in Illinois, Upper Midwest, experts say
The "super generation" of butterflies that migrate to Mexico had a very bad winter in 2023-24, the second worst on record.
Got milkweed? Field Museum study shows how Chicago gardeners can help monarch butterflies
Looking at 450 small urban gardens, researchers found more monarch eggs when there was common milkweed and milkweed that was at least 5 years old.
Climate bill rebates for electric appliances and upgrades coming to Illinois in 2025
The state is prioritizing low-income households in an effort to meet federal requirements and receive full funding, according to the Illinois EPA.
Artist is making 10,000 birds for display to highlight Chicago bird-building collisions
Culminating in a 'red carpet' of handmade birds as long as a football field, project aims to draw attention to push for mandatory high-rise safety measures.