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A billion-dollar project to stop invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes is back on after a nearly three month pause. Earlier this week, the Trump administration assured Illinois and Michigan it would prioritize the project and fund its part.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input as it rewrites the definition of the “waters of the United States,” a key term in the Clean Water Act that determines over which waters the federal government has jurisdiction.
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One northern Illinois nonprofit is opening its greenhouses for the season with a plant sale. Jess Savage reports on how the sale empowers local community members.
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Arboristas locales animan a los residentes de Illinois a estar atentos a un insecto invasor que se está propagando esta primavera. Jess Savage informa sobre el riesgo que representan las moscas sierra en zigzag para los árboles de todo el estado.
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Local arborists are encouraging Illinois residents to keep an eye out for a spreading invasive insect this spring. Jess Savage reports on the risk elm zigzag sawflies pose to trees across the state.
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Under-served farmers, food banks and pantries across Illinois are suddenly unable to access some funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jess Savage reports on the impact in northern Illinois.
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Spring is on its way, but some northern Illinois artists have frozen the essence of winter for an upcoming art auction. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose and Jess Savage took a trip to Volo Bog to capture the experience.
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Illinois’ fiscal health is facing challenges. That’s according to the latest budget address from Gov. JB Pritzker. Jess Savage reports on a multi-million project he halted earlier this month to protect Illinois waterways and beyond from invasive carp fish.
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The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford is highlighting water safety at an event Thursday night.
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This year’s first full moon falls on Jan. 13. Jess Savage reports on a free, outdoor moongazing event that evening in Rockton.