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Will County commission votes against massive solar farm project

  • May 13

Sun releases largest solar radiation storm 'in over 20 years'

  • Jan 20

Pritzker signs clean energy bill lifting nuclear plant moratorium

  • Jan 9
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Northern lights may be visible due to solar storms in Illinois tonight

  • Nov 6, 2025

Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform bill that Pritzker pledges to sign

  • Nov 1, 2025

Trump admin. cancels loan guarantee for line to deliver green power

  • Jul 23, 2025

Price to power Chicago going up, as leaders turn to renewable sources

  • Apr 24, 2025

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Will County commission votes against massive solar farm project

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Chicago Cubs announce plan to use solar power at Wrigley Field

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Bronzeville unveils community solar micro-grid, one of the first in the country

  • May 24, 2024
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IL tax rebates for solar panels, electric cars save money, environment

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Chicago's largest solar installation unveiled on South Side

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Watch 'ourHome: Earth Month'

From solar panels over canals to fashionable clothes with zero waste, watch "ourHome: Earth Month" to learn about conservation efforts near you and across the country.

  • Apr 22, 2025

Chicago Cubs announce plan to use solar power at Wrigley Field for 1st time

The Chicago Cubs have just announced a new plan to use solar power at Wrigley Field for the first time.

  • Jun 25, 2024

Bronzeville unveils community solar power micro-grid array to provide electricity in emergencies

City and state leaders said the Bronzeville solar power micro-grid is one of the first in the country, and will power the neighborhood in the event of a major power outage.

  • May 24, 2024
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Could a solar storm this week cause tech disruptions? NOAA expert explains

The coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to cause a moderate solar storm here on Earth on Monday and Tuesday, according to NOAA.

  • Jan 22, 2024

Broadview mayor enlists help from bigger, neighboring towns to fight climate change in her community

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson is making sure her village of 8,000 has access to clean air for years to come.

  • Nov 15, 2023