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One Earth Energy president hopes to renew pipeline project after moratorium lifts
For now, carbon capture pipeline development is on hold in Illinois after Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation establishing new regulations surrounding the burgeoning industry, including a temporary moratorium on pipeline development. That means the plans of Gibson City-based ethanol production company One Earth Energy — as One Earth Sequestration —...
United Airlines set to purchase sustainable jet fuel at O’Hare International Airport
(The Center Square) – A major airline is set to become the first in Illinois to buy sustainable jet fuel. United Airlines is set to purchase one million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at O’Hare International Airport through the end of year. The first supply is set to be delivered in August. The fuel at O’Hare will be derived from fats, oils and greases like used cooking oil, but can also be made from agricultural waste. ...
Songs and stories of Woody Guthrie at the DeWitt County Museum
Musician and music historian Bucky Halker is a Wisconsinite, but he has spent most of his career traveling Illinois from top to bottom, exploring the Prairie State through its folk tunes and labor songs. A major influence is Woody Guthrie, the prolific songwriter who spent a fair amount of time...
Boar’s Head listeria recall expanded to 71 deli meats sold by Kroger, Publix and others
Just five days after a recall of deli meats related to a deadly listeria outbreak, Boar’s Head Provisions expanded that recall Tuesday by 7 million pounds of 71 products sold under the Boar’s Head and Old Country brands. This recall has hit some of the nation’s leading grocery sellers, including Kroger (No. 2, according to Foodindustry.com), Publix (No. 6) and H-E-B (No. 7). Here’s what you need to know. ...
Lottery warning to check ticket for unclaimed $1 million Mega Millions jackpot and it was bought at a convenience store
ONE lucky lottery winner unknowingly holds a million-dollar ticket. A $1 million Mega Millions ticket purchased at an Illinois convenience store still needs to be claimed, according to the Illinois Lottery. The ticket bought at Casey’s in Rockford, Illinois, matched Friday’s winning numbers of 2, 14, 33, 58 and 65,...
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Local Zip Codes on List for High-Risk Levels of Lead in Tap Water
The Illinois Department of Public Health recently released a list for high-risk zip codes in Illinois at risk for pediatric lead poisoning. The high-risk ZIP codes in St. Clair County include: 62059, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62220, 62223, 62226, 62232, 62239, 62240, 62243, 62255, 62257, 62258, 62264, 62282, 62289.
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
Black patients move up kidney transplant waitlist in Illinois after race removed from blood test
There is new hope for thousands of African Americans waiting for a new kidney.A test to determine placement on a transplant waiting list has been deemed flawed. The finding will have a major impact for those waiting for the gift of life.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA few months ago, suburban special education teacher Helena Fields was in kidney failure, but she got news that changed her life. She moved up on the transplant list and got a kidney transplant"Yes, I was ecstatic," Fields said.After six years on the waitlist for a kidney transplant, Fields was...
Homelessness leads to shorter life expectancy, local study says
The State of Illinois and researchers at UIC have completed a study which concludes that those experiencing homelessness face much shorter life expectancy and are at greater risk of being victims of violence.
Illinois Moves to (2-0) in Pool Play at Little League Senior Softball World Series
The Illinois team based out of Beardstown that is taking part in the Little League Senior Softball World Series in Roxana, Delaware this week moved to (2-0) in pool play with a 3-1 win over the team representing the Southeast part of the US, based out of South Carolina. It was Illinois lowest run-output of the postseason so far. Before Tuesday’s game, Illinois had outscored their opponents 49-5 in the postseason.
Domestic violence agencies want guns taken from abusers
Agencies serving victims of domestic violence say they will continue to push for passage of state legislation that would get guns out of the hands of abusers. Representatives of Legal Aid Society, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and The Network say they will ramp up efforts to get lawmakers to support the measure after the legislation failed to make it through the Illinois General Assembly this spring.
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