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A coalition of Democratic politicians, labor unions and environmental groups is advocating to put an offshore wind farm off the coast of Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side.

Lawmakers consider legislation to clear the way for development on Lake Michigan

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Andrew Adams | Capitol News Illinois, March 31, 2023  Environmental, anti-nuclear groups oppose the legislation The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift a 1980s-era moratorium on nuclear power plant construction. Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, was approved on a 39-13 vote. The bill…

Senate Votes to Lift Nuclear Construction Ban (Springfield, IL) — The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift

“The bill is going to come to the House with a lot of momentum,” state Sen. Sue Rezin said. “The unions are out and working their members to explain the importance of the bill and to just explain the technology.”

The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift a 1980s-era moratorium on nuclear power plant construction. Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, was approved on a 39-13 vote. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration

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A measure allowing the construction of new commercial nuclear power plants has bipartisan, bicameral support in the Illinois state legislature.

A measure allowing the construction of new commercial nuclear power plants has bipartisan support from Illinois lawmakers as they consider how to meet carbon-free energy goals.

CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A measure allowing the construction of new commercial nuclear power plants has bipartisan, bicameral support i...